This healthcare support worker post sits in the integrated sexual health service of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, covering clinics across North Hampshire as well as a main base. The work centres on specimen handling, phlebotomy, observations, IUD assistance and chaperoning, with stock and reception tasks alongside. Travel between sites is essential and the post may include sessions at a prison clinic. Prior sexual health experience is welcome but not required, as people skills and a willingness to learn matter most.
What the job involves
- Collect, process, label, record and store specimens
- Performance venepuncture
- Undertake basic observations, including blood pressure
- Manage asymptomatic patients
- Assist clinicians during IUD fittings
- Perform light microscopy for sexually transmitted infections
- Act as chaperone for doctors and nurses during examinations and procedures
- Maintain stock levels and order stock as needed
- Travel to spoke clinics and other locations
- Carry out administrative and reception tasks
- De-escalate aggressive behaviour using communication skills
- Protect patient confidentiality, including for patients under 18
What's required
Qualifications
- Healthcare qualification at Level 2 or 3, or working towards an equivalent level
- Good basic education or GCSE in English and maths
Experience
- Experience in a hospital or community setting
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
Other
- Travel between sites
Nice to have
- Experience working in sexual health
What's offered
- In-house training with a line manager and HCSW mentor
- Regular one-to-one meetings and appraisals
- Regular education sessions and clinical supervision
- Flexible working requests discussed at interview
- Career development and training opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
