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Job Summary
The Advanced Health Care Assistant (HCA) will offer nursing, phlebotomy, administrative and general clinical assistance to the Sexual Health & HIV team
Job Summary
The Advanced Health Care Assistant (HCA) will offer nursing, phlebotomy, administrative and general clinical assistance to the Sexual Health & HIV team. The HCA will liaise closely with and report directly to the Lead Nurses for Sexual Heatlh. The HCA will work under the direct supervision of a first level registered nurse with guidelines and protocols.
Main duties of the job
* Knowledge of HIV
o To have an appropriate knowledge of HIV, and the treatment and management of this condition.
o To promote a sensitive and caring approach to patient, visitors and colleagues.
o To ensure communications with patients and their relatives are supportive and informative with due regard to confidentiality.
o Refer on to medical team any significant clinical issues
* To be a part of the sexual health care team, providing high quality holistic care to clients accessing sexual health, contraceptive and reproductive healthcare services.
* To provide clinical and clerical support within the sexual health team
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Date posted
23 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£29,176 to £30,225 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
199-7116058-RB-SC
Job locations
Croydon Sexual Health Centre
530 London Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
All interested candidate can find further details within the attached job description and person specification. If any further information is required please contact the Operations Manager
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
All interested candidate can find further details within the attached job description and person specification. If any further information is required please contact the Operations Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education/Training Essential
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
* HCA course
Relevant Knowledge/ Awareness Essential
* Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the health care assistant.
Desirable
* Basic awareness of current sexual health & HIV issues
Experience Essential
* Experience of working within a clinical health care setting
* Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
* Experience of working within sexual health care.Experience of working within sexual health care.
Skills/Abilities/ Aptitudes Essential
* Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
Desirable
* Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification Qualifications/ Education/Training Essential
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
* HCA course
Relevant Knowledge/ Awareness Essential
* Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the health care assistant.
Desirable
* Basic awareness of current sexual health & HIV issues
Experience Essential
* Experience of working within a clinical health care setting
* Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
* Experience of working within sexual health care.Experience of working within sexual health care.
Skills/Abilities/ Aptitudes Essential
* Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
Desirable
* Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Croydon Sexual Health Centre
530 London Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
Employer's website
https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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