Clinical Support Worker

Job overview

To work as a team member providing support to Medical and Nursing Staff within Sexual Health and HIV Service. The post will include clinical chaperoning, phlebotomy and microscopy (when trained).

• Be able to work without constant direct supervision using initiative within the level of competence for the post.
• Act as a role model at all times, reflecting the Trust values and behaviours and deliver high standards of care.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and service users, recognising, respecting and responding to the diverse needs of our population, maintaining a high level of

Main duties of the job

• The post will include Clinical Chaperoning, phlebotomy and microscopy (when trained).
• To set up and close down the clinical area, be responsible to ensure that stock levels are maintained and to have an awareness of clerical duties needed to book service users in to try to build a flexible workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Preparation of examination rooms and the clinical environment in accordance with the Trusts infection control policy to ensure the patient/clinic environment is clean and safe.
• Assisting with examinations, as directed by the clinician
• Support the HIV team across both sites
• Chaperone procedures as directed by the clinicianPhlebotomy with training
• Microscopy with training
• Facilitate Test & Go asymptomatic testing lists
• Recording of routine observations, eg weight, blood pressure and temperature.
• Assisting patients to dress and undress, as necessary.
• Assisting patients with poor mobility in accordance with manual handling policies.
• To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with multidisciplinary team.
• Removal of all debris and soiled linen after each clinic to prevent cross infection in compliance with Trust Policy.
• To provide cover at times of absence due to holiday or sickness.
• Maintenance of stock items.
• Dealing with telephone calls in a pleasant and courteous manner
• Assist with the provision of essential nursing care, under the direction of a registered nurse and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Recognise the individual abilities and needs of each patient and promote independence and self-management.
• Be able to explain the patient journey, including examination procedure and how to prepare patient physically and mentally.
• Demonstrates an understanding of normal results and the importance of reporting abnormal results to a qualified Nurse.
• To supervise the maintenance of clinical rooms to receive clients and removal of all debris and soiled linen after each clinic to prevent cross infection in compliance with Trust Policy
• To take responsibility for the maintenance of stock items in conjunction with lead nurse.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.