Healthcare Assistant - Sexual Health (Fixed Term 12 Months)

The post holder will work as part of the Florey Clinic team, delivering high-quality care to patients attending the sexual health service. You will provide high quality care to patients attending for sexual health screening as well as other services provided in the Florey Clinic. The post holder will provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner:

• Acting always in the patient's best interests.
• Protecting and maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity at all times.
• Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.
• Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job Provide high quality care to patients attending for sexual health screening as well as other services provided in the Florey Clinic. Complete the Band 3 care support worker competencies. This includes completing asymptomatic screening on patients, completing HIV patients annual and routine blood tests, supporting senior clinical staff with clinics and contraception services. Ideally the applicant will have completed the care certificate for the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, their relatives /visitors, ward / team leaders and all members of the multi-professional team utilising a wide range of well-developed communication methods. Effectively adapts communication methods as required for patients with sensory impairments such as hearing loss, speech difficulties, seeking support and guidance from Registered Practitioners as required. Ensures own practice complies with Data Protection/ Confidentiality/Caldicott Principles. Works as an effective team member and demonstrates a good understanding of the role of team work in the delivery of high quality care.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.