University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a proactive, non-judgemental Health Care Support Worker with an interest in contraception and sexual health? If so Unity Sexual Health would like to hear from you. We are looking for a part time Senior Health Care Support Worker.
The post will require working the following shift patterns:
Monday – 0800-1800
Thursday – 0800-1800
Friday – 0830-1400
Saturday – 1 saturday in 4 – 0900-1300
The post will be mainly based at our main Bristol site at the Central Health Clinic, however, there will also be a requirement to work at various community clinics in Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos. While the above working hours are essential currently, there may be flexibility in the future. As the service develops we may also request you to change your working pattern and location.
This is a permanent contract. The vacancy is within sexual health services until 31.03.2025, and thereafter the post holder may be based in a different specialty. Further details can be discussed by contacting us for more details or discussed at interview.
Unity Sexual Health is a busy, dynamic clinical environment providing sexual health and contraception services.
• You will be a Health Care Support Worker with previous experience in any setting. You do not need to have previous sexual health experience but must need to demonstrate a genuine interest in the area.
• You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside and supporting a variety of health professionals.
• You will be comfortable working with a very diverse patient group.
• You will put our patients at the heart of what you do, be able to work under pressure, have excellent organisational skills and be an effective and flexible team member.
• You will be able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service.
A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.
You will 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.
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.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Contd (Main duties)
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. You may also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.
The advert may close early if enough applications are reached.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024
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