Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Directorate of Sexual and Reproductive Health for a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW).  You will work across the service to support clinical staff to undertake procedures.  You will be part of an essential HCSW group who's role is integral to assist the Pan Gwent Team in delivering first class care to the citizens of Gwent.

You will report to the Nursing Team Lead for community.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

To independently undertake unsupervised asymptomatic screening on
Patients who have undertaken a self-assessment/service triage and to be 
responsible for the management and storage of the samples following 
collection.
• To undertake the laying up of clinical areas and trolleys for the collection of samples and for the delivery of some methods of contraception
e.g. coil insertion/removal and implant insertion/removal and to act as a
chaperone
• To independently perform venepuncture where service users have undertaken
a self-assessment facilitated by the Blithe IT assessment software.
• To utilise a modified assessment tool in the assessment of risks of
domestic violence via routine enquiry RE1 form, and sexual exploitation
risk assessment via SERAF form, available on Blithe IT software and to
understand when a patient must be referred to appropriate person.
• Able to process chain of evidence samples in line with departmental
standards i.e. sexual assault
• The post holder will demonstrate empathy, reassuring and negotiating skills
when dealing with physically and emotionally sensitive and complex issues,
recognising when to refer e.g. Domestic abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation.
that requires immediate supervision.
• The post holder will at every opportunity promote the health of the patients of all sexual orientations, and will include maintenance of sexual health.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.