Healthcare Assistant - Sexual Health

A Health Care Assistant (HCA) is a member of the health care team who works under the supervision of a registered health or social care professional. A HCA can undertake a range of roles within theiroverall job and their level of responsibility will be appropriate/ commensurate to the level of knowledge and skills they have acquired.

To participate, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Midwife, in the delivery of patient care to a defined client group, in accordance with the philosophy of care which enables clients to maintain their skills and maximize the potential to achieve independence. Work as part of an effective and caring team.

The post holder works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse/ Midwife. They will work within the boundaries of their existing and developing skills at all times. The post holder is expected tomaintain high standards of care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Education and Qualifications

Essential: - Secondary Education; - Willing to develop within the health and care NVQ framework

Desirable: - NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience; - Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills

Experience

Essential: - Interest or experience within a carer role/setting and/or experience providing customer care

Desirable: - Previous experience within a carer role/setting and/or experience providing customer care

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Desirable: - Keyboard/IT clerical skills; - Housekeeping skills; - Able to demonstrate knowledge of equality and diversity; - ECDL