Healthcare Assistant - Blackpool, United Kingdom - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Blackpool, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our sexual health service team in Blackpool.

    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. The post holder will work as a team member, ensuring the smooth running and efficiency of the service is maintained

    Main duties of the job

    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.
  • Following training perform basic observations (such as BP, pulse, weight, height and BMI) and other screening tests for patients within the sexual health care setting, for example, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, urine Chlamydia tests reporting the results to trained nurses.

    • About us

    Blackpool Sexual Health Service is part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and provides Contraception and Sexual Health Services throughout the county. We operate from several clinical hubs based in Fleetwood, St Annes, Kirkham and we operate a specialist Under 25's Service in Blackpool town centre.

    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

    Blackpool Sexual Health Service is part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and provides Contraception and Sexual Health Services throughout the county. We operate from several clinical hubs based in Fleetwood, St Annes, Kirkham and we operate a specialist Under 25's Service in Blackpool town centre.

    Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details. The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and prepared to work some evenings and Saturdays.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

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

    • Desirable

  • ECDL qualification
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent

    • 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