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Job Summary
It is an exciting time within community sexual & reproductive health services in Lewisham as integrated contraception, sexual & reproductive health and GUM services continue to develop. We are looking for a full-time sexual health administrator/health care assistant. The successful candidate will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be an enthusiastic, reliable, non-judgemental individual, possessing good organisational and communication skills. Evening and weekend working will be required. Although the main base is Waldron Health Centre, the post holder will be expected to work at the other Community Sexual Health clinic at Hawstead Road Primary Care Centre.
Main duties of the job
There will be a training programme to ensure that you are supported to deliver confidential high-quality care. The post holder will work to ensure the smooth running of a very busy clinic by:
* Ensuring that the clinic is managed efficiently and that any concerns are escalated appropriately.
* Supporting the management and processing of results to specific guidelines.
* Managing and reporting issues with reference to relevant policies and procedures.
* Cleaning and stocking the clinical area ensuring stock levels are maintained.
* Ensuring specimens are packed and transported to the lab appropriately.
* Chaperoning patients during intimate examinations and providing aftercare for those who require it.
* Assisting clinicians in tasks and procedures.
* Taking blood (phlebotomy skills desirable but not essential as training will be provided).
* Supporting the delivery of asymptomatic infection screening.
* Providing microscopy (skills desirable but not essential as training will be provided).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
* Vocational qualification at level III qualification or equivalent relevant experience (gained by on-the-job learning) and short courses.
* Care Certificate attainment.
* Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to a minimum of Level 1 Maths and English.
Experience
Essential:
* Experience of dealing with the general public.
* Experience of working in a health or social care environment.
Knowledge and skills
Essential:
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
* A requirement to be punctual and reliable.
* Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff.
* Good observation skills and recognition of the importance of reporting.
* Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
* Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
* Completion of in-house Trust mandatory training requirements.
* A willingness to continue to develop knowledge and practice through a combination of instruction, on-the-job learning, attending teaching sessions and study days, where appropriate.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address: Waldron Health Centre, Amersham Vale, London, SE14 6LD
Employer's website: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/
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