Health Care Assistant - LSH

Health Care Assistant - LSH Luton, East of England, England

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Luton, East of England, England 22816 - 24336 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Assist in providing confidential, holistic sexual and contraceptive health care and education to clients attending the service in a welcoming, sensitive and non-judgemental manner.

Work effectively as part of the wider Multidisciplinary Team and support the Senior Nurses and Clinical Operations Lead in achieving the service, Directorate and Trust’s aims and objectives.

Demonstrate a flexible approach to days/hours worked and actively participate in changes to planned rota to ensure that service has appropriate nursing cover for all clinics/sites.

Assist with individualised care/obtaining relevant samples for a designated group of patients in accordance with achieved competencies and scope of practice ie asymptomatic screening
1. Understand informal consent and obtain/record permission before undertaking activities with clients
2. Identify Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) sexual assault, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Child/Adult Safeguarding concerns and follow reporting/management protocols
3. Manage Screen & Go clients
4. Perform venepuncture
5. Perform microscopy
6. Assist clinicians prepare for/carry out procedures/sample taking. Process samples
7. Chaperone during physical examinations
8. Keep accurate, concise records
9. Demonstrate good housekeeping, correct disposal of waste and reporting of hazards.
10. Provide basic sexual, contraceptive and HIV health promotion and advice.
11. Manage own time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonable time frame
12. Register/book clients if required, undertake related administrative tasks
13. Prepare clinical area and equipment for use. Restock supplies and keep area safe, clean and tidy
14. Identify and take appropriate actions as per level of competence for any untoward incident/accident or risk. Report as soon as possible to the nurse in charge
15. Assist in the cleaning/maintenance of clinical equipment and report faults, breakages or missing items.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in
1. Assist with individualised care/obtaining relevant samples for a designated group of patients in accordance with achieved competencies and scope of practice ie asymptomatic screening
2. Understand informal consent and obtain/record permission before undertaking activities with clients
3. Identify Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) sexual assault, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Child/Adult Safeguarding concerns and follow reporting/management protocols
4. Manage Screen & Go clients
5. Perform venepuncture
6. Perform microscopy
7. Assist clinicians prepare for/carry out procedures/sample taking. Process samples
8. Chaperone during physical examinations
9. Keep accurate, concise records
10. Demonstrate good housekeeping, correct disposal of waste and reporting of hazards.
11. Provide basic sexual, contraceptive and HIV health promotion and advice

Non-clinical duties
1. Manage own time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonable time frame
2. Register/book clients if required, undertake related administrative tasks
3. Prepare clinical area and equipment for use. Restock supplies and keep area safe, clean and tidy
4. Identify and take appropriate actions as per level of competence for any untoward incident/accident or risk. Report as soon as possible to the nurse in charge
5. Assist in the cleaning/maintenance of clinical equipment and report faults, breakages or missing items
6. Participate in the ordering, unpacking and storage of supplies. Maintain/manage stock levels efficiently

Education, training and development
1. Be a positive role model to support the service’s learning environment
2. Participate with team in maintaining/monitoring standards. Help to identify potential improvements.
3. Assist with the training of new staff or students or other trainees.
4. Maintain own Personal Development Plan. Proactively prepare for and participate in appraisal and all required training.

Health Care Assistant - LSH
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

www.england.nhs.uk
Wakefield, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
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