The role is to support the work of the Health Protection Response Team various work streams, including Direct Observational Therapy and health screening for communicable and non-communicable diseases. The post holder will focus on the direct needs of patients and their carers in relation to the Health Protection Response Team workstreams. The post holder will support various work streams to meet the needs of the service; the drive‑in testing centre, additional community sites, patients' homes and care homes. The post holder will continue to work within defined protocols, under direction and supervision. Supervision always available at all locations during rotation.
Main duties of the job
* Meet and greet patients and explain about the procedure that is to be undertaken, identifying when additional support and reassurance is required.
* Support appropriate assessments and obtain a variety of samples including: throat swabs, skin lesions, blood, urine, stool, sputum.
* To work within clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge. The post holder will have completed a learning package at QCF/CQFW level 2 or will be expected to complete an accredited learning package at level 2.
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
This post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under review within the Health Board as part of a national review and may, in future, progress to Band 3 with an updated job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and will support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Experience
* A commitment to undertaking continuing personal development and training
* Experience of working in a healthcare environment
* Previous sampling experience, including Point of Care Testing equipment
Values
* Additional demonstrable qualities e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication and commitment
* Able to cope with distressing situations and challenging behaviours
Skills and Atributes
* Articulate with good interpersonal and listening skills
* Non judgemental
* Able to act in a responsible, caring and supportive manor at all times
* Full UK driving Licence
* Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively
Qualifications and Knowledge
* NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
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.
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