Job overview
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
Applicants using a Graduate visa must have at least 18 months remaining on the visa at the time of application.
Works with the multi‑disciplinary team in the delivery of the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS) within the locality (hub and spokes), supporting qualified nursing and medical staff with the diagnostic process.
Main duties of the job
Works with the multi‑disciplinary team in the delivery of the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS) within the locality (hub and spokes), supporting qualified nursing and medical staff with the diagnostic process.
They will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the screening of asymptomatic patients for sexually transmitted infections, providing simple advice to support patient wellbeing and enable an individual’s decision making.
Supports the administrative team, covering the reception area, booking patient appointments both at walk‑in clinics and through the central booking system, signposting prospective patients seeking advice for their Sexual Health needs.
Promotes treatment, control and prevention of the spread of STIs including HIV, offering patients basic information, support and health education in a safe, friendly, non‑judgemental and confidential environment, both within the service and in partnership settings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see JD for full list of responsibilities.
- Plans individual care based on assessment, making adjustments to meet the individual needs of the patient.
Supports the diagnostic process through the reading of slides under the microscope and documenting the findings into the patient record.
Prepares all rooms daily for clinical consultation and examination, cleans and clears away equipment as necessary and ensures clinical areas are kept adequately supplied with equipment/resources whilst at all times working in accordance with infection control standards.
Ensures equipment used by others is properly stored and maintained.
When covering reception or the Central Booking Line, uses triage guidelines to guide decision making when advising patients on whether and when they can be seen and the appropriate appointment type.
- Undertakes simple history taking from asymptomatic patients against a pre‑determined template, providing and receiving sensitive information.
Person specification
Education/experience
- Care Certificate from an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.
- Maths and English GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4‑9) or Maths and English Level 2 functional skills.
- Experience of working as a chaperone in a health care setting.
- Experience of working in reception area or triage in health care setting.
Skills
- Highly developed range of skills developed through practice which ensures accuracy (i.e., venepuncture, point of care testing).
- Experienced in microscopy with competency achievement in reading slides.
Safeguarding
- Previous experience of working with vulnerable groups.
- Up to date on safeguarding training for adults and children.
- Level 3 children safeguarding training.
Other
- Experience of working in a team.
- Can work unsocial hours/weekends when required.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants
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