An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Walsall sexual health service as a Clinical Support Worker.
The successful applicant will be part of a friendly team offering excellent sexual health care to our patients.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist clinical staff with basic procedures, including chaperoning during intimate examinations, acting as an advocate for the patient.
2. Perform clinical tasks and observations following appropriate competency training, including pregnancy testing, urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, condom demonstration, and venepuncture.
3. Maintain safe levels of hygiene, both clinical and personal, adhering to Trust Infection Control Policies.
4. Comply with the disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
5. Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with spillages of bodily fluids and needlestick injuries in accordance with Trust Policy.
6. Report incidents in the service.
7. Ensure an appropriate supply of equipment is available prior to the start of any clinic and set up accordingly.
8. Leave all areas safe and tidy at the end of any clinic, ensuring stationary equipment and leaflets are stocked for the next session.
9. Demonstrate and understand the importance of accurate record keeping.
10. Observe safe practice when using VDUs.
11. Undertake clerical and administrative duties as instructed by the CNS.
12. Input, store, and retrieve routine information within the electronic patient record system.
13. Assist with the collection of statistical information and data for the service and Department of Health.
14. Monitor stock levels within the clinical/treatment areas and initiate orders.
15. Record patients' observations, including height, weight, and BMI calculation.
16. Report observations to clinicians for action.
17. Support clinical staff with treatments and investigations as required.
18. Be aware of responsibilities regarding safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
19. Chaperone patients during clinical examinations, ensuring privacy and dignity.
20. Assist in the maintenance of general clerical activities to support the clinical environment and patient care, including general reception duties.
Confidentiality and Data Protection
All employees who have access to personal data in relation to patients or employees will be aware of their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 and will abide by the eight principles of that Act.
Health and Safety
Individual employees of Walsall Healthcare Trust and other NHS employees contracted to work on the organisations premises have an equal responsibility for maintaining safe working practices.
This advert closes on Monday 28 Apr 2025.
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