• Job Description

  Req#: C9348-25-0164?language=en&page=770&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Support Worker to join our integrated sexual health service. We provide screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, HIV care and contraception to a diverse population of clients.

  In return you will become a valued member of a team known for its innovation and high standard of care. You will be supported to complete in house training by a line manager and HCSW 'mentor'. You will have regular one to one meetings and appraisals to monitor your progress and development needs. In addition, the service offers regular education sessions and clinical supervision.

  For this post, you will need to be able to travel between sites.

  The successful candidate may have some previous experience working as a Healthcare Support Worker or in a sexual health environment but this is not essential. People skills and a willingness to learn are paramount.

  You will be expected to work in sexual health clinics across North Hampshire, this will include supporting an outreach clinic in HMP Winchester on a fortnightly basis. On occasion, and dependent on the needs of the service, we may ask you to support other clinics across our Hampshire sites.

  Multiple vacancies working across North Hampshire. We have 2 x vacancies - one position will have a main base of Andover War Memorial Hospital but covering Eastleigh clinic when needed. One position will have a main base of Basingstoke but covering Aldershot when needed.

  Main duties of the job

  Collect and process a variety of specimens.

  Perform venepuncture

  Undertake basic observations of patients, including blood pressure.

  Manage asymptomatic patients.

  Able to assist the Clinician during IUD fittings

  Processes routine samples by labelling, recording, and storing appropriately

  Performs light microscopy for sexually transmitted infections

  Maintains stock levels and orders stock as necessary

  Travels to spoke clinics or other locations within Sexual Health

  Administrative duties as required, including reception tasks

  Develop rapport with patients and treat all patients, carers and staff with dignity and respect

  Frequently use interpersonal and communication skills to de-escalate and reduce aggressive behaviour if encountered from patients and carers

  Implement agreed standards of care provision in line with local Ward/Unit/community and Trust policies, Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures

  Be aware of own limitations, seek support when the need arises, maintain professional boundaries at all times

  Acts as patients chaperone, when required, for doctors and nurses during examinations and procedures providing privacy and dignity

  Observes patients right to confidentiality specifically in relation to contraception & sexual health

  Aware of the specific confidentiality rights of patients aged under 18, attending the service

  About us

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

  With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

  Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

  Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

  Date posted

  10 January 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,071 to £25,674 a year based on full time hours

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  449-SHS-6864

  Job locations

  Andover War Memorial Hospital

  Charlton Road

  Andover

  Hampshire

  SP10 3LB

  
  

  Crown Heights

  Crown Heights, Unit 4

  Basingstoke

  Hampshire

  RG21 7TY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

  We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

  We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Healthcare qualification Level 2, 3 or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Good basic education or GSCE in English and maths

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in either a hospital or community setting
  • Working within a multidisciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Experience working in Sexual Health

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Healthcare qualification Level 2, 3 or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Good basic education or GSCE in English and maths

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in either a hospital or community setting
  • Working within a multidisciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Experience working in Sexual Health

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Andover War Memorial Hospital

  Charlton Road

  Andover

  Hampshire

  SP10 3LB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Andover War Memorial Hospital

  Charlton Road

  Andover

  Hampshire

  SP10 3LB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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