HIV Outpatient Support Worker
Job Description
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
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifden Centre, Homerton Hospital
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
