Bank Healthcare Assistant- Sexual Health

NHS; Rugby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Bank Sexual Health Healthcare Assistant to support high-quality sexual health services. Responsibilities include conducting non-invasive clinical tasks, maintaining patient confidentiality, and helping patients access care. Flexibility and a driving license are required for this role, which offers an hourly rate of £12.21 and access to exclusive rewards and benefits.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.21

Self-booking for shifts

24/7 free well-being service

Opportunities for local and national awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to take patient histories and process samples.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct non-invasive clinical tasks for patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and a respectful environment.
• Assist patients in accessing care and treatment.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Non-invasive clinical tasks

Effective communication

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bank Sexual Health Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Coventry and Warwickshire Sexual Health Hub. As a Bank Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality sexual health services to our diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will include conducting non-invasive clinical tasks, such as taking patient histories, processing samples, and offering information and advice on sexual health matters. You will also maintain patient confidentiality, ensure a safe and respectful environment, and help patients access appropriate care and treatment. This role does require flexibility and a driving licence with access to a vehicle, as travel to various locations across the service in Coventry and Warwickshire will be expected.

Main duties of the job

Following completion of any relevant training, completion of competencies, and with support the post holder will be able to:

• Follow all policies and protocols pertaining to the role, reporting any concerns or issues to lead nurses/administration manager.
• Provide first point of contact to patients assessed as requiring asymptomatic screening management.
• Undertake necessary tests including phlebotomy, urinalysis, and provide instruction to patients regarding self-testing for STIs and long-term conditions such as HIV (where required). Be willing to undergo further training that will enhance service delivery and improve outcomes for patients.
• Undertake microscopy following approved training to support the management of clinical symptoms and report findings to the clinician responsible for care.
• Assist with the correct collection and recording of specimens.
• Offer advice and education to patients regarding safe sex practices and provide information regarding further help and advice.
• Perform condom demonstrations to clients and understand the importance of education.
• Perform pregnancy testing and urinalysis following instruction from clinical colleagues.
• Assist clinical staff as necessary including recording of blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.

Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive as everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job responsibilities

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for the role of Bank Healthcare Assistant, to join our team, at our Coventry and Warwickshire Service Sexual Health Service.

Within this role, you will feel valued within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Hourly rate of £12.21 and self-booking for shifts.
• HCRG Care Group offers Wagestream, letting you track your pay and stream earned wages into your bank account if needed.
• Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards.
• Access to Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network of NHS professionals.
• Access to our free well-being service 24/7/365 online and by telephone, including counsellors and practical support.
• Opportunities to contribute to the way we work and apply for national funding to benefit patients and services locally.
• Rewarding and supportive teams with opportunities to nominate for local and national awards and participate in informal executive Q&A events.
• A commitment to high clinical and quality standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

Person specification

General Requirements

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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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.