Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant lookingto workfor a Trust rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC?
Our friendly and supportive team based at the Garden Clinic (Sexual Health) in Slough, are looking for an experienced healthcare assistant to join a growing team. We work on aMonday to Fridaybasis, working 1 Saturday every 4 to 6 weeks.
Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for those who are open minded and non-judgemental, with the ability to work in a highly confidential environment.Previoussexual health experience within GUM is desirable for this role.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, where we offer incredible training opportunities.
Working within Sexual Health, no day is the same and you will be met with a variation of casesincludingtesting and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and contraception.Giving you the exposure to develop and enhance your current skillset.
Ifthat’snot enough to tempt you, we also offer some of the best wellbeing resources at your fingertips to make sure you are always feeling at your best! As a Trust wecelebrate diversity and work hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
• To work as a health care assistantsupporting the clinical team of sexual health nurses, doctors and health advisers who deliver care within the scope ofourSexual Health Servicein EastBerkshire.
• To work autonomously to prepare specimens for microscopy, interpret slides anddocumentthose results onto electronic patient record system with a high degree of accuracy.
• To act as chaperone and respect privacy, dignity, and diversity of patientsalways.
• To recognise the needs of patients and encourage positive attitudes and practice byensuring that their needs are either met or reported promptly to Lead Nurse orSeniorClinician.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
• Educated to GCSE LevelCin English and maths or equivalent standard.
• Competent using Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Email
• Evidence of on-going professional/personal development
• Experience of working in healthcare setting
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required
This advert closes on Monday 20 Jan 2025
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