Support Worker - Sexual Health Services inStoke-on-Trent inStoke-on-Trent PUBLISHED
TUE 15 OCT 2024
Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata
PERMANENT
BLOOD PRESSURE HOLISTIC URINALYSIS VENEPUNCTURE
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The role of Support Worker - Sexual Health Services at the Cobridge Sexual Health Clinic in Stoke-on-Trent involves providing high-quality care and support to patients in a busy clinical environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the sexual health team, assisting in various clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, vital sign measurements, pregnancy testing, and specimen collection. Additionally, they will support clinicians during procedures like IUD fittings and cervical cytology.
Responsibilities also include providing education on safe sex practices, acting as a chaperone for intimate examinations, and ensuring the smooth operation of clinic sessions under the guidance of the Nurse Team Leader. The role emphasises patient confidentiality, accuracy in record-keeping, and participation in team meetings for a cohesive service delivery. This is a permanent full-time position aimed at promoting sexual health and wellbeing in the community.
Responsibilities also include providing education on safe sex practices, acting as a chaperone for intimate examinations, and ensuring the smooth operation of clinic sessions under the guidance of the Nurse Team Leader. The role emphasises patient confidentiality, accuracy in record-keeping, and participation in team meetings for a cohesive service delivery. This is a permanent full-time position aimed at promoting sexual health and wellbeing in the community.
Are you looking to broaden your experience by working in a dynamic busy clinic environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate band 3 Support Worker to join the team at Cobridge Sexual Health clinic in Staffordshire. It is a full time permanent position.
The post holder will be required to work in collaboration with members of the sexual health team, contributing to the promotion and provision of high quality care for patients seeking advice, screening and treatment in contraception and sexual health and Genito-Urinary Medicine settings across Staffordshire.
The post holder will support the sexual health team and work autonomously where appropriate, duties to include Phlebotomy, Blood Pressure, Weight, Height and Body Mass Index calculations, pregnancy testing, collecting Mid Stream Urine samples including urinalysis, condom demonstrations, chaperoning, assisting and preparing for the sessions within sexual health.
- Assist in clinic sessions as directed by the Nurse Team Leader to ensure the smooth running of the clinics.
- Carry out Venepuncture during the clinical sessions or work towards
- To participate in planned procedures and prescribed care for patients under the direction of medical and nursing colleagues, which includes preparing for and assisting clinicians with Intra-uterine device fittings/removals, implant insertion/removal, swab sample taking and Cervical Cytology.
- To act as a chaperone for clinical staff offering intimate examinations to patient's as and when necessary.
- To undertake condom teaching and advice to patients promoting safe sex issues including prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
- To participate in and attend staff meetings, and engage in working parties as required, to ensure timely access to information and be a part of the decision-making process of the service.
- Recognise and understand the need for maintaining confidentiality at all times, to respect the individual needs of the patients.
- Accurately complete laboratory forms as directed by nursing and medical staff, to meet record keeping audit standards.
- Identify and order clinical supplies as directed to ensure accurate and appropriate stock levels are maintained
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Please refer to the job description and person specification for detailed information. A summary is below:
- To work as an integral part of the sexual health team under the direction of the Nurse Team Leader to promote contraception and sexual health issues ensuring the wellbeing of patients
- Assist in clinic sessions as directed by the Nurse Team Leader to ensure the smooth running of the clinics.
- To participate in planned procedures and prescribed care for patients under the direction of medical and nursing colleagues, which includes preparing for and assisting clinicians with Intra-uterine device fittings/removals, implant insertion/removal, swab sample taking and Cervical Cytology.
- To act as a chaperone for clinical staff offering intimate examinations to patients as and when necessary.
- To undertake condom teaching and advice to patients promoting safe sex issues including prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
- To promote healthy lifestyles in all aspects of delivering the sexual health Service, to ensure holistic care is undertaken.
- To support nursing and medical colleagues in the delivery of the cytology screening programme to adhere to Government policy. To actively support in obtaining urine or vulvo-vaginal specimens from patients ensuring process for collection completed .
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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