Sexual Health HCA- Development Post
hace 5 días
Peterborough
Job overviewNHFT provides healthcare and wellbeing services within HMP Peterborough to approximately 300 female and 860 male residents.We are recruiting a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (Development Post) to work within our Sexual Health Service at HMP Peterborough.The successful applicant will support the delivery of a comprehensive range of needs-based care for patients requiring screening, diagnostics, and treatment for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections. The post holder will work under supervision of registered sexual health nurses and will contribute to safe, effective, and person-centred care.This is a development post with a clear progression pathway to Band 4. Within 6–12 months, and subject to demonstration of required competencies and service requirements, the post holder is expected to:- Complete a defined competency framework.- Develop the skills to manage asymptomatic patients independently.- Undertake the STIF Gateway course (or equivalent) to support progression.- Progress to Band 4 Senior Sexual Health HCA, which includes running autonomous clinics and managing asymptomatic patient care, upon successful completion of competencies and service sign-off.This role requires flexibility, initiative, and a commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals in a secure setting. It offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate healthcare assistant to develop advanced clinical skills in a specialist service.Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities:Clinical Duties- Assist with routine sexual health screening (e.g., urine samples, self-taken swabs, pregnancy testing) under supervision.- Provide basic information and signposting regarding sexual health, STIs, and BBVs.- Undertake delegated procedures such as venepuncture (following training and competency).- Record observations and prepare pathology specimens per protocol.- Chaperone patients and support registered staff with procedures.- Prepare and restock clinic rooms in accordance with NHFT Medicines Management Policy.- Maintain infection prevention and control standards. Administrative Support- Book and manage appointments and clinic slots on patient systems (e.g., CMS).- Support data collection and accurate record keeping.- Liaise with prison, healthcare, and external services to support continuity of care.Health Promotion & Patient Engagement- Contribute to the delivery of health promotion activities.- Engage sensitively with patients, respecting their cultural, emotional, and individual needs.- Promote trauma-informed, person-centred care.Professional Conduct- Always maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.- Adhere to NHFT and HMP Peterborough policies and procedures.- Access supervision, mentorship, and training as part of the development plan.- Support the Trust’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.Working for our organisationNHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be ‘outstanding’ by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesProfessional Conduct:- Demonstrate appropriate professional and personal boundaries.- Maintain confidentiality and ensure safeguarding at all times.- Adhere to all NHFT and HMP Peterborough policies and procedures.- Access and engage in clinical supervision.Support the Trust’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusionFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.Person specificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteria- Previous care experience in a healthcare setting- Experience in sexual health and reproductive services. Knowledge of STIs, BBVs, and contraception- Good IT and literacy skills; proficiency in English (written and verbal).Desirable criteria- Experience in prison healthcare or secure environments- Experience with clinical systems (e.g., SystmOne).- Familiarity with telemedicine platforms and audits- Understanding of trauma-informed care principlesQualificationsEssential criteria- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience).- Venepuncture training- STIF Level 1 Certificate (Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation)Desirable criteria- NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to work towards).- STIF Level 1 Certificate (Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation).- Basic Life Support training.- STIF Gateway CourseImportant InformationBy completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records and full service history.You must ensure that your application, including supporting statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility, At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK ( note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position. Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.