Healthcare Assistant
Job overview
Sexual Health Dorset @ Bournemouth are recruiting to join our friendly team.
The role includes working across an integrated service in contraception and sexual health across Bournemouth & Poole. We offer a wide range of clinics and sexual health support such as Genito-Urinary Medicine/STI screening, HIV & PreP clinics, LGBTQ+ support clinics, contraceptive clinics, Dorset Working Women’s Project, Early Medical Termination Service and Target Outreach Support for young people and schools.
The service is open Monday - Friday between 8am & 8pm and the post holder will be required to work various shifts between these times, with some degree of flexibility. Previous HCA experience within the NHS is essential along with a competency in venepuncture .
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
The main duties will include chaperoning nurses and doctors performing STI screening, undertaking microscopy to diagnose certain infections, chaperoning coil fits & taking patients’ blood as part of STI screening and HIV care along with other duties required by service.
To participate in the provision of an integrated sexual health service across Dorset, assisting clinicians in managing patients attending for contraception and investigations and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. Also preparing and maintain the clinical environment
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential criteria- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- Sexual Transmitted Infection Foundation Level 1 training and e-learning
Job Specific Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of employment healthcare related experience
- Ability to accurately record information
- Working in sexual health clinics
- Accredited clinical training in venepuncture
- BASHH Microscopy course
Personal Qualities/ Attributes
Essential criteria- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Enthusiastic caring attitude
- Willingness to undertake relevant training required for the post
IT experience
Desirable criteria- Basic computer skills and knowledge of sexual health IT system databases