Job Summary
We have a great opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, committed and flexible Support worker to join our Sexual Health Team at Homerton healthcare trust.
The post holder will actively work to create a supportive, friendly, non-judgemental environment, for patients, their families and friends by working as a key member of the multi-disciplinary HIV outpatient team. The post holder will adhere to Trust policies and Values whilst delivering safe, confidential high quality clinical and non-clinical care forthis diverse patient group with complex medical and psycho social needs.
Main duties of the job
Have a sound knowledge base in HIV and related issues in order to inform and compliment the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team as set out in the NHIVNA competencies 2013.
Monitor and evaluate work as required, keeping secure written and statistical records of work undertaken and providing reports as required. Maintain a safe and clean environment in line with infection control and risk policies.
Use medical equipment safely and competently and report faults promptly.
Assist in the preparation and examination of patients and the accurate collection, storage and processing of specimens.Provide care with due regard and respect to the patients customs, culture and preferences.
Perform pregnancy tests, urinalysis, Peak flow, phlebotomy and vital signrecording and reporting competently as required. Be able to calculate BMI, FRAX and CVD risk using appropriate tools according to local and national guidelines. Perform INSTI tests for clients
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Diploma in Health related field e.g. Health promotion
- Quality Care Certificate
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Phlebotomy skills (with training)
- IT and Data skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates competency in Point of Care HIV testing
- Previous experience of data input
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of HIV
- Competent in undertaking patient vital observations and recording.
Desirable
- Asymptomatic STI screening
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / understanding of confidentiality issues
- Awareness of safeguarding issues
- Able to provide appropriate individualised care under the supervision of a registered nurse
Desirable
- Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Desirable
- Innovation or service development experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 27 March 2025
