Healthcare Assistant

4 weeks ago


Skelmersdale, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Sexual Health services team based in West Lancashire. The job is hours per week and flexibility to work across our sites in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk is required.

Lancashire Sexual Health services is part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and provides contraception and sexual health services throughout the county,

We operate from several clinical hubs based in Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster, Burnley and Ormskirk,

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role are :-

Assisting clinicians & being the patients advocate during examination and procedures.

Administrative duties, recording of observations such as :-Blood pressure, height, weights and venepuncture.

The successful candidate would be expected to be flexible and prepared to work some evenings and Saturdays.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to assist doctors and nurses in order to provide a high standard of care to patients attending all areas of Sexual Health Services ensuring they promote the patient dignity and comfort.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist the Doctor or Nurse throughout the clinical examination or clinical procedure of patients in sexual health clinics. To offer emotional support to patients during the examination procedure. To act as a chaperone to both medical and nursing staff as required according to trust policy.

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of qualifications obtained at secondary/high school or equivalent experience.

Desirable

NVQ 3 or equivalent ECDL qualification

Experience

Essential

To have worked in a hospital or community health care setting in the last 12 months

Desirable

Previous work experience in a sexual health setting Currently performs venepuncture

Skills

Essential

Evidence of good communication abilities both written and verbal Ability to work on own initiative Basic computer/word processing skills Attention to detail Organisational skills Understanding of effective record keeping Non-judgmental attitude Flexible shift system in operation which includes evening and weekend sessions Enthusiastic Ability to work under pressure Ability to work as part of a team Ability to travel between sites Awareness of own limitations and boundaries Ability to understand and carry out instructions Effective communication with other health professionals

Desirable

Understanding of confidentiality policies in Sexual Health
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