Health Care Support Worker

We Listen, We Care, We Act, We Improve
We listen: we engage with everyone we work with, we are united, we are always positive
We care: everyone is valued, respected and developed, knowledge and skills are nurtured, success is celebrated
We act: clear goals and right resources, freedom coupled with accountabilty, emphasis on simplicity
We improve: we are creative, resourceful and innovative, integrated and collaboration is the way forward, we're always striving to do better
....Fit for now, fit for the future.
REMEMBER - Please ensure you read all information prior to applying for any job roles. Please note any CV's or covering letters received via email will not be accepted without an online application being completed. Any applications via agency will also not be accepted., Lincolnshire Integrated Sexual Health (LiSH) services have an opportunity for a healthcare support worker to join their countywide team. This post is mostly based at Lindon House, Lincoln but there will be an expectation to support other clinics when service demands require. Travel time and expenses are supported., Sets up clinical rooms, chaperones specialist practitioners within clinical examinations and handles and processes samples.
Provides support on an ad hoc basis for reception and central booking line.
Undertakes stock control, ordering of sundries and stock taking duties.
Ensures all infection control policies are met with by ensuring cleaning duties and clinical waste duties are appropriately met.
Will be taught microscopy skills to support in house diagnostic services.

Working for our organisation
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev, The HCSW will used evidence-based practice to help support and deliver a confidential, quality and cost-effective service in support of and under the direction of a registered professional.
They will carry out assigned tasks, appropriate to their role, experience and competence, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge and as part of a wider LiSH team.
The HCSW will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective care, accepting delegated responsibility appropriate to the role, experience and competency of the post holder.
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Important Information: All new employees will be subject to a charge if a DBS check is required for the post. The Disclosure & Barring Service application form (formerly CRB) will be provided by LCHS and the fee will be deducted from your salary over a maximum of a 6 month period.
Any existing employees who require a DBS check as part of the application process will be subject to a charge for that DBS check.
We are a Disability Confident employer ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Support and/or assistance with completing an application form is available from the Human Resources Team by calling .
We encourage and support vaccination update as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
We have been awarded the National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark for 2023.

The role is varied and requires candidates to be non-judgemental and adhere to strict confidentiality policy. Experience within healthcare including venepuncture skills is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided to the successful candidate.