Senior HIV Care Assistant - Clinic & Community Team

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in England is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant for their HIV service. The role involves supporting medical professionals, performing venipuncture, and managing patient care in a community health setting. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in Health Care and have experience in healthcare settings. The position offers a salary ranging between £24,937 and £26,598 based on experience. This is a full-time role with flexible working requirements, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a hospital or community health care setting.
• Currently performs venipuncture.
• Basic computer/word processing skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality policies in sexual health.

Responsibilities

• Support health care professionals during examinations and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture on HIV patients daily.
• Undertake simple nursing procedures.
• Facilitate access to HIV care and treatment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to understand and carry out instructions

Education

Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Health Care

ECDL Qualification

Job description

A prominent NHS trust in England is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant for their HIV service. The role involves supporting medical professionals, performing venipuncture, and managing patient care in a community health setting. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in Health Care and have experience in healthcare settings. The position offers a salary ranging between £24,937 and £26,598 based on experience. This is a full-time role with flexible working requirements, including evenings and weekends.