Health Care Support Worker - Integrated Sexual Health

The WISH Centre is seeking to appoint a motivated and compassionate and kind Band 3 Health Care Support Worker. Previous experience of working in a Sexual Health Clinic is desirable though not essential. Aptitudes of kindness and patience along with a non-judgemental and considered manner is essential. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential and applicants should be able to be demonstrate the ability to be forward thinking and passionate about delivering a high standard of care. You will be expected to be a responsive and conscientious professional that is able to work as part of the Multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will be required to carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work.

The WISH Centre is a part of Unity Sexual Health, which provides specialist integrated sexual health services in the BNSSG area. The WISH Centre provides Level 3 integrated sexual health care in North Somerset., To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, , collection and testing of urine samples, including pregnancy testing. Processing a variety of samples. Ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive. Chaperone patients who are having intimate procedures and examinations. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff Practice safe standards of care of patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with interruptions. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty Trained in venepuncture or willing to train Demonstrated interest in sexual health

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.

UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual
patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.