Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Sexual health team at Crawley Hospital.



The successful applicant will play an important role in the management of patients attending the service. They will be responsible for supporting trained staff, delivering patient care and demonstrate diagnostic skills and also helping with the day to day running of the busy clinic.



Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate.



Assisting in the promotion of treatment, control and prevention of the spread of STIs including HIV, they will offer patients basic information, support and health education in a safe, friendly, non-judgemental and confidential environment and will have the opportunity to support the Health Promotion team at events in the community.



At times of need they will undertake a reception service or provide support to the central booking line to ensure effective patient flow in the department, ensuring clinical staff are able to provide treatment and care to patients.



Main duties of the job



Chaperoning



Microscopy



Venepuncture



Supporting colleagues



Housekeeping



Data inputting



Communicating results to patients



Asymptomatic screening of patients for sexually transmitted infections



Support/promote Health Promotion Team



Room preparation for clinics



Ordering supplies



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Undertakes simple history taking from asymptomatic patients against a pre-determined template using tact and persuasive skills, providing and receiving sensitive information .



Uses patient administration system to send out text reminders to service users for appointments.



Supports the diagnostic process through the reading of slides under the microscope and documenting the findings into the patient record.



When covering reception or the Central Booking Line uses triage guidelines to guide decision making when advising patients on whether and when they can be seen and the appropriate appointment type.



Under the supervision of trained nursing/medical staff acts as chaperone in supporting the patient undergoing examination and assisting in the taking of specimens whilst ensuring the safety, comfort and dignity of the patient at all times.



Carries out urinalysis and pregnancy tests, takes bloods and completes microscopy on genital swabs taken by a trained member of staff. Reports findings and enters results onto the clinical system.



Enters data accurately into the computer including demographic, personal and clinical details of patient attendances.



Recognises vulnerable adults and child protection issues, assessing patients from the age of 16 and above when attending for asymptomatic screening and refers them to senior clinical colleague immediately.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name



Mark Swann



Job title



Team Manager



Email address



mark.swann1@nhs.net



Telephone number



01293 600300 4004



Additional contact information



Ellen Hart



ellen.hart@nhs.net

Person specification



Qualifications



Essential criteria



English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.



Care Certificate or equivalent



Experience



Essential criteria



Understanding confidentiality



Adult Safeguarding



Chaperoning



Data input skills



Desirable criteria



Venepuncture



Microscopy



Children's Safeguarding



Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion



Essential criteria



Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).



Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues