Health Care Support Worker / Administrative Officer

Health Care Support Worker / Administrative Officer

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Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Sexual and Reproductive Health Service for a Band 3 post that combines the roles of Healthcare Support Worker and Administrative Officer, 15 hours per week, as required to meet the needs of the Service.

We are looking to appoint an individual with previous experience in one or both roles who is keen to learn new skills.

The post is based at Penlan Clinic in Carmarthen, with regular work at Llanelli clinic and coverage in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion as needed.

Our team offers services including contraception, STI management, and pregnancy advisory services.

Main duties of the job

Following training, undertake delegated clinical interventions such as:

• Venepuncture
• STI tests on asymptomatic patients
• Pregnancy tests
• Urinalysis
• Physiological observations
• Health promotion advice and support
• Teaching correct condom use
• Obtain specimens for analysis
• Record vital signs
• Support during genital examinations and procedures

In the administrative role, duties include filing, typing, scanning, photocopying, and ordering supplies. The post-holder will also welcome patients, guide them, and answer questions.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties, with a range of facilities and services.

The organisation promotes a bilingual policy; applications in Welsh are welcomed and treated equally.

Important notes

Applications are reviewed carefully based on specific criteria. Use a tailored application to address the Person Specification. Submission of automated or generic applications may result in overlooking.

By applying, you consent to data transfer within NHS systems for recruitment and employment purposes, in accordance with data protection laws.

Applicants who are not UK or Irish nationals need sponsorship for a visa unless they have other permission to work. Details are available on the \’Work in the UK\’ website.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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