Job details
| 24 September 2024 |
| £24,071.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| £24071.00 – £25674.00 a year |
| Full time |
| 03 October 2024 |
| Bedford, MK42 0AH |
| NHS Jobs |
| Contract |
| C9448-24-0484 |
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as a health care assistant within iCaSH Bedfordshire working across both sites at Bedford Kingsbrook and Grove View in Dunstable on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. You will be working within our multi-disciplinary team including clinical and Outreach.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, enjoys providing excellent care and ensure patients are always put first. We want someone who wants to learn and develop.
Good time management skills and the ability to thrive in a busy environment are key. Excellent written & verbal communication abilities are a must. You will also maintain privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and ensure the patient is well looked after.
The post holder will support the delivery of healthcare for patients attending the integrated contraception and sexual health (iCaSH) service which is part of Cambridgeshire Community Services (CCS). This may include the supporting of patients who present with sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, contraception requirements and/or any other sexual health related problems.
Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week, 7.5 hr days, 0900-1700 or 1200-2000 Monday to Friday, Saturday on rotation 0900-1300 with half day off in that week to work across Bedford and Grove view site. Must be willing to travel. Hours to be discussed at interview
(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised).
Main duties of the job
To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.
Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures and or sexual health screening on patients.
To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.
Following training, provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.To participate in outreach and support health promotion events when requested.
To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover including 0300 number answering, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.
Following training, undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.
Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
About us
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must at all times, carry out his/her duties with regard to CCS NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.
Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures and or sexual health screening on patients.
To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.
Following training, provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.To participate in outreach and support health promotion events when requested.
To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover including 0300 number answering, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.
Following training, undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.
Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Care Certificate or willingness to undertake at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
- Willingness to undertake further education and training /learn new skills as required.
Desirable
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course – Core.
- Adult Basic Life Support (in date).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care environment.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system.
Skils
Essential
- Able to perform the full range of duties the role requires and dexterity to perform clinical duties.
- Capable of using equipment within a work environment following training.
- Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture or willingness to train.
- Willingness to undertake microscopy training if required by the service
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
