Senior Sexual Health Care Assistant

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Sexual health team at Crawley Hospital. The successful applicant will play an important role in the management of patients attending the service. They will be responsible for supporting trained staff, delivering patient care and demonstrate diagnostic skills and also helping with the day to day running of the busy clinic. Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate. Assisting in the promotion of treatment, control and prevention of the spread of STIs including HIV, they will offer patients basic information, support and health education in a safe, friendly, non-judgemental and confidential environment and will have the opportunity to support the Health Promotion team at events in the community. At times of need they will undertake a reception service or provide support to the central booking line to ensure effective patient flow in the department, ensuring clinical staff are able to provide treatment and care to patients.

Responsibilities

Chaperoning

Microscopy

Venepuncture

Supporting colleagues

Housekeeping

Data inputting

Communicating results to patients

Asymptomatic screening of patients for sexually transmitted infections

Support/promote Health Promotion Team

Room preparation for clinics

Ordering supplies

Reception support or central booking assistance to maintain patient flow

QualificationsFull training and support will be given to the successful candidate.

About Us / BenefitsAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We\''re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We\''re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you ..... full job details .....