Job summary The post holder will provide support and clinical care to service users and staff within Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health.
This post is an apprenticeship post which allows the postholder to learn specific skills in the specialism of Genito-Urinary Medicine & Contraception.
There is an element of clerical and administration work within this post.
On completion of the apprenticeship the postholder will gain a Health and Social Care level 3 qualification.
Also, there is an opportunity to gain functional Maths and English if not already obtained.
The post holder will need to operate an Electronic Patient Record system - some experience would be advantageous in this area, but not essential as full training will be given.
The successful candidate for this post will be expected to form positive working relationships across our multidisciplinary team, be able to adapt and be flexible within this fast paced, patient focused environment & demonstrate a genuine interest to work in this specialism.
We expect the right person to uphold Spectrum's values and behaviours.
This post includes evening work, and maybe occasional weekend work.
Main duties of the job Support the delivery of clinical care in the Sexual Health Service.
The role willinclude chaperoning, obtaining samples and assisting medical and nursing staff in the provision of contraception and the management of sexually transmitted infections.Maintain stock levels and stock control within the unit.This post includes working across a range of services.
The post holder may be asked to work between the main Spectrum site at Gateway Plaza and other clinical settings.The post will include evening work.
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Access to NHS PensionAnnual leave on your BirthdayWelcome payment for some postsRefer a friend schemeTraining and Development opportunitiesFlexible WorkingAccess to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmesUp to 33 days annual leave Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings.
As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service.
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Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Genuine interest and desire to work in GUM/Contraception Specialism - this should be displayed in both application and interview.
Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience ( grade 9-4) Prepared to study and complete Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A Level/BTEC National level) Desirable Qualification in Mathematics & English language (or be prepared to obtain through apprenticeship) Holds relevant Health Care certificate or working towards this ( Care Course).
Knowledge Essential Good understanding of confidentiality Understanding of basic Sexual health issues.
Confident and able to communicate with a range of people.
Can demonstrate they are able to work in an organised and methodical way, multitasking as necessary Computer literate, and able to use a range of Microsoft Office programmes Desirable Condom demonstration skills Chlamydia Screening Microscopy knowledge Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a health care setting dealing with confidential and sensitive matters Confident and able to communicate with a range of people Can demonstrate they are able to work in an organised and methodical way, multitasking as necessary Computer literate, and confident in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes and electronic patient records/effective typist.
Previous experience communicating with the general public face to face or via telephone Desirable Phlebotomy Stock control and ordering of supplies.