Healthcare Assistant Preston, North West England, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our sexual health services team based in Preston. The job is 22.5 hours per week and flexibility to work across our sites in Preston, Leyland and Chorley is required.
Lancashire sexual health services is part of Blackpool teaching hospitals NHS foundation trust and provides contraception and sexual health services throughout the county,
We operate from several clinical hubs based in Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster, Burnley and Ormskirk,
The main duties of this role are : -
Assisting clinicians & being the patients advocate during examination and procedures.
Administrative duties, recording of observations such as : -Blood pressure, height, weights and venepuncture.
The successful candidate would be expected to be flexible and prepared to work some evenings and Saturdays.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
The post holder will be required to assist doctors and nurses in order to provide a high standard of care to patients attending all areas of Sexual Health Services ensuring they promote the patient dignity and comfort.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To assist the Doctor or Nurse throughout the clinical examination or clinical procedure of patients in sexual health clinics.
- To offer emotional support to patients during the examination procedure.
- To act as a chaperone to both medical and nursing staff as required according to trust policy.
