About this role
Job summary
We have the opportunity for a permanent post for a Health care support worker to join the Sandwell Sexual Health Service .
We would like to recruit an enthusiastic assistant who wants to deliver excellent sexual health services and be part of a motivated team of professionals. We are a multi-professional progressive team providing a comprehensive, evidence based and patient focused service for Contraception and Genitourinary Medicine specialising in integrated sexual health and HIV services
The post holder will be working alongside our multi-disciplinary team including two consultant, specialist nurses, HIV pharmacist and dieticianto deliver sexual health and contraceptive support, treatments and managements across the boroughs of Sandwell and the West Midlands.
The post holder will be actively participating in health promotion and supporting vulnerable groups which will include events within the local community enabling the post holder to engage with the community and offer and promote our services.They will be working at the main hub at the Lyng Centre and our outreach services across Sandwell.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities include:
Support the multidisciplinary team to provide high standards of patient care.
Contribute to care delivery in accordance with polies, procedures and guidelines
Deliver care under the supervision and direction of qualified members of the team and recognise when to escalate.
Carry out basic sample collection as directed by a qualified clinician including blood and urine for pregnancy or urinalysis.
Assit in the planning and implementation of health promotion events
Under the supervision of qualified staff facilitate the contraceptive blood pressure clinic, undertaking baseline observations for prior to contraception distribution.
Assist in the maintenance of departmental supplies of drugs, dressings, and other stocks items, reporting any shortfall, as appropriate
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Substantial post qualification experience working in a hospital or other health care setting.
Desirable
Previously worked or undertaken work experience in Gynaecology, Sexual Health or outpatients setting. Working with vulnerable patients such as patients with dementia, Learning Disabilities, etc. Trained and experienced with phlebotomy Experience working in an outpatient setting
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level II (or equivalent) In Healthcare related subject. Key skills - literacy and numeric (or equivalent) Level 2 Maths & English Qualification ( Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSE or" Level Grade C , CSE Grade 1 or equivalen Willing to work towards NVQ Level 3
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 in healthcare related subject Basic First aid certificate De-escalation training
Additional Essential
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Commitment to Personal development
Desirable
Demonstrate innovation
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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address Sandwell Sexual Health Service Lyng Centre for Health
SSHS ,3rd Floor, Lyng Centre for Health
Frank Fisher Way
B70 7AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)