Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to work for a Trust rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC?
Our friendly and supportive team based at the Garden Clinic (Sexual Health) in Slough, are looking for an experienced healthcare assistant to join a growing team. We work on a Monday to Friday basis, working 1 Saturday every 4 to 6 weeks.
Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for those who are open minded and non-judgemental, with the ability to work in a highly confidential environment. Previous sexual health experience within GUM is desirable for this role.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, where we offer incredible training opportunities.
Working within Sexual Health, no day is the same and you will be met with a variation of cases including testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and contraception. Giving you the exposure to develop and enhance your current skillset.
If that's not enough to tempt you, we also offer some of the best wellbeing resources at your fingertips to make sure you are always feeling at your best! As a Trust we celebrate diversity and work hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
Main duties of the job To work as a health care assistant supporting the clinical team of sexual health nurses, doctors and health advisers who deliver care within the scope of our Sexual Health Service in East Berkshire.
To work autonomously to prepare specimens for microscopy, interpret slides and document those results onto electronic patient record system with a high degree of accuracy.
To act as chaperone and respect privacy, dignity, and diversity of patients always.
To recognise the needs of patients and encourage positive attitudes and practice by ensuring that their needs are either met or reported promptly to Lead Nurse or Senior Clinician.
About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
Educated to GCSE Level C in English and maths or equivalent standard.
Evidence of on-going professional/personal development
Experience of working in healthcare setting
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications
Educated to GCSE Level C in English and maths or equivalent standard
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Training
Evidence of on-going professional/personal development
Qualification in venepuncture
Current training in microscopy or willingness to undertake
Previous Experience
Experience of working in healthcare setting.
Be able to demonstrate ability to work positively as part of a team
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work effectively without supervision in a busy clinic environment and support other members of team to prioritise their work.
Recognition and demonstration of the importance of patients and staff confidentiality and practical implications.
Proficient in use of a patient database with a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent communication skills face to face and telephone with good Interpersonal relationships.
Be reliable with respect to timekeeping and attendance.
Commitment and understanding of diversity and equal opportunities.
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel to multiple sites with own transport
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.
£25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)
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Our friendly and supportive team based at the Garden Clinic (Sexual Health) in Slough, are looking for an experienced healthcare assistant to join a growing team. We work on a Monday to Friday basis, working 1 Saturday every 4 to 6 weeks.
Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for those who are open minded and non-judgemental, with the ability to work in a highly confidential environment. Previous sexual health experience within GUM is desirable for this role.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, where we offer incredible training opportunities.
Working within Sexual Health, no day is the same and you will be met with a variation of cases including testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and contraception. Giving you the exposure to develop and enhance your current skillset.
If that's not enough to tempt you, we also offer some of the best wellbeing resources at your fingertips to make sure you are always feeling at your best! As a Trust we celebrate diversity and work hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
Main duties of the job To work as a health care assistant supporting the clinical team of sexual health nurses, doctors and health advisers who deliver care within the scope of our Sexual Health Service in East Berkshire.
To work autonomously to prepare specimens for microscopy, interpret slides and document those results onto electronic patient record system with a high degree of accuracy.
To act as chaperone and respect privacy, dignity, and diversity of patients always.
To recognise the needs of patients and encourage positive attitudes and practice by ensuring that their needs are either met or reported promptly to Lead Nurse or Senior Clinician.
About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
Educated to GCSE Level C in English and maths or equivalent standard.
Evidence of on-going professional/personal development
Experience of working in healthcare setting
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications
Educated to GCSE Level C in English and maths or equivalent standard
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Training
Evidence of on-going professional/personal development
Qualification in venepuncture
Current training in microscopy or willingness to undertake
Previous Experience
Experience of working in healthcare setting.
Be able to demonstrate ability to work positively as part of a team
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work effectively without supervision in a busy clinic environment and support other members of team to prioritise their work.
Recognition and demonstration of the importance of patients and staff confidentiality and practical implications.
Proficient in use of a patient database with a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent communication skills face to face and telephone with good Interpersonal relationships.
Be reliable with respect to timekeeping and attendance.
Commitment and understanding of diversity and equal opportunities.
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel to multiple sites with own transport
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.
£25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)
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