Overview
To provide high standards of care to patients with sexual health needs and to ensure the smooth running of the clinical environment. The post holder will be required to deliver care, under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Medical Doctor within community based sexual health clinics.
Key Responsibilities
* Clinical – deliver care under guidance and supervision of a RN or MD in community based sexual health clinics.
* Communication – interact with patients and staff.
* Health, Safety and Security – maintain clinic safety and security procedures.
* Service Improvement and Quality – support service improvement and quality initiatives.
* Personal and People Development – continuous personal development and staff training.
* General – other duties as required.
Further Information and General Responsibilities
* The service runs 5 days per week between 8am and 8pm.
* The post holder may be required to work in any of the sites covered by the service in line with service development and need.
* To carry out a range of diagnostic tests, such as microscopy and venepuncture.
* To ensure that all samples collected during the patient examination or procedure are identified, labelled, checked, and processed according to clinic guidelines.
* To maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to patient’s attendance and maintain that confidentiality does not expire with the passage of time.
* To always ensure the maintenance of patients’ privacy, dignity, and confidentiality, promoting and supporting patients’ rights and choices with regards to their care.
* To prepare patients for clinical examinations and procedures and to assist clinical staff with the examination or procedure adhering to the principles chaperoning and of Aseptic.
Background
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs – Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster – and Hertfordshire. Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours!
Benefits
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
* Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
* Flexible working options.
* Annual travel card loan.
* Training, support and development in your career.
* Read more about our benefits and what it’s like working for us: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
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