Overview
The HCA within sexual health services will work in a busy integrated sexual health environment, within a multidisciplinary team. The staffing structure is designed to support the delivery of core services at the service hubs based at Wheatbridge & spokes in at a variety of locations throughout Derbyshire, including the High Peak.
Responsibilities
* Provide quality care and behave in a professional manner at all times in order to meet agreed Trust and National standards when undertaking procedures such as: registering, advising and supporting patients in the clinical setting to undertake self-administered asymptomatic screens in line with BASHH guidance.
* Perform follow up tests such as coding all clinical contacts, clinical observations, performing venepuncture.
* You will be involved in the testing: HIV laboratory testing; Point of care testing; Urine and pregnancy testing; Gram staining; performing diagnostic microscopy and other duties.
* You will be required to assess patients' level of understanding and experience in relation to consent to undergo clinical procedures (including HIV testing) and refer complex clients/clinical situations where appropriate to senior staff.
* Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
About us
Our Vision
To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work
Our Values
* To get the basics right
* To act with compassion and respect
* To make a difference
* To value and develop teamwork
* To value everyone's contribution: everyone matters
Role details
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 2
* Salary: £24,465 to £26,598 a year pa. pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Location: ISHS Wheatbridge, Wheatbridge Health Village, 30 Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AB
* Reference number: 842-SCS-5935-25-A
Qualifications and experience
* Essential: GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)
* Essential: Educated to NVQ level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or equivalent previous proven experience
* Essential: IT Literacy Skills
* Desirable: Venepuncture training (or willingness to undertake once appointed)
Skills and attributes
* Essential: Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Essential: Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare providers
* Essential: Hold a valid driving license and have access to own vehicle for work
Aptitude and personal qualities
* Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Essential: Flexibility and adaptability
* Essential: Able to work autonomously as well as confidence to work within multi-disciplinary, multi agency groups
Values, drivers and motivators
* Essential: Putting patients at the heart of everything you do, promoting their health at every opportunity
* Essential: Go the extra mile for patients, carers and colleagues
* Essential: Continuously improve performance and/or services
Disclosure and checks
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: Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address: ISHS Wheatbridge, Wheatbridge Health Village, 30 Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AB
Website: http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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