Healthcare Assistant

NHS

  • Darlington, County Durham
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
The successful candidate will work as part of a Multi-professional team and under the direction of qualified health care staff who will be providing comprehensive, evidence based and patient focused sexual health care. This includes Contraception and Sexual Health (CaSH) Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) and Chlamydia screening and related public health activites and intiatives. The role is blended and encompasses both IT, administrative and reception duties including booking lines and clinic adminstration. Alongside a clinical role including chaperoning, venepuncture and clinical support for the qualified staff members.There may be a requirment to work across the Trust.Main duties of the jobAdministration and clinical preparation of clinics that may be based within a hospital or a community setting. Assisting with specimens ensuring they are documented correctly to proceed to the laboratory.Ensuring that patients feel comfortable and relaxed prior to, and after clincal procedures. Supporting the team to conduct their clinical assessment and proceedures. The administrative element of the role will require using our Electronic Patient Record. This ensures that wherever the patient is seen their patient record will aways be available for the the staff at any venue.All care and communications to patients their chaperones and other staff will be given in a non-judgmental manner.Maintenance of strict patient confidentiality at all times.This is a blended role that requires staff to be flexible within their remit of part clinical, part administrative. The hours are flexible and will include evenings. Sometimes there is a requirement to work weekends.About usIf you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the managerYou must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checksWe provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-representedFull Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documentsOver reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of successFor the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberC9439-2526-0643Job locationsDarlington Memorial Hospital NHS TrustHollyhurst RoadDarlingtonCounty DurhamDL3 6HXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder is responsible for supporting both the nursing and medical staff in the care and treatment of patients attending sexual health services.General housekeeping duties related to clinical examination rooms and laboratory areas.Liaise with laboratory staff to request stock and results and process specimens.Ensure appropriate labelling and storage and transportation of specimens.After training as required, to undertake basic clinical observations/procedures as directed by doctor or nurse. Venepuncture after training and supervised practicePost treatment compliance and updating of partner details by telephone after training and supervised practice.Undertake test and go with appropriate patientsConduct basic sexual health screening in outreach settings. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder is responsible for supporting both the nursing and medical staff in the care and treatment of patients attending sexual health services.General housekeeping duties related to clinical examination rooms and laboratory areas.Liaise with laboratory staff to request stock and results and process specimens.Ensure appropriate labelling and storage and transportation of specimens.After training as required, to undertake basic clinical observations/procedures as directed by doctor or nurse. Venepuncture after training and supervised practicePost treatment compliance and updating of partner details by telephone after training and supervised practice.Undertake test and go with appropriate patientsConduct basic sexual health screening in outreach settings.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience working unsupervised
  • Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
  • Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
  • Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
  • Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
  • Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
  • Experience of community based work in a relevant field
  • Experience of working within a sexual health or contraception setting
Special RequirementsEssential
  • The ability to work in a flexible way, including evening and weekend work
  • Ability to travel independently to fulfill the requirements of the post
QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
  • NVQ level 3 in health or relevant area experience
  • Previous care experience or Care Cerificate; or willing to complete within first 6 month of commencement in post
Desirable
  • Training that includes the principals of 'Delay'
Special Skills & KnowledgeEssential
  • Awareness of the principles of confidentiality and relevant policies
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures surrounding care of young people under 16
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Competent use of IT
  • Demonstrate the ability, after training and supervised practice, to undertake Venepuncture and basic clinical observations/procedures as directed by doctor or nurse.
  • Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment
  • Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern
  • Self starter, able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
  • Ability to plan and organise workload to ensure safe service provision
  • Team player
Desirable
  • Knowledge of the methodology used for partner notification
  • General sexual health, contraception knowledge
  • Knowledge of the Chlamydia Screening Programme
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience working unsupervised
  • Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
  • Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
  • Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
  • Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
  • Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
  • Experience of community based work in a relevant field
  • Experience of working within a sexual health or contraception setting
Special RequirementsEssential
  • The ability to work in a flexible way, including evening and weekend work
  • Ability to travel independently to fulfill the requirements of the post
QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
  • NVQ level 3 in health or relevant area experience
  • Previous care experience or Care Cerificate; or willing to complete within first 6 month of commencement in post
Desirable
  • Training that includes the principals of 'Delay'
Special Skills & KnowledgeEssential
  • Awareness of the principles of confidentiality and relevant policies
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures surrounding care of young people under 16
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Competent use of IT
  • Demonstrate the ability, after training and supervised practice, to undertake Venepuncture and basic clinical observations/procedures as directed by doctor or nurse.
  • Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment
  • Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern
  • Self starter, able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
  • Ability to plan and organise workload to ensure safe service provision
  • Team player
Desirable
  • Knowledge of the methodology used for partner notification
  • General sexual health, contraception knowledge
  • Knowledge of the Chlamydia Screening Programme

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