Senior Health Care Assistant

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a n experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to work for a Trust rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC ?
Our friendly and supportive team based at the Garden Clinic (Sexual Health) in Slough, are looking for an experienced healthcare assistant to join a growing team. We work on a Monday to Friday basis, working 1 Saturday every 4 to 6 weeks.
Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for those who are open minded and non-judgemental, with the ability to work in a highly confidential environment. Previous sexual health experience within GUM is desirable for this role.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, where we offer incredible training opportunities.
Working within Sexual Health, no day is the same and you will be met with a variation of cases from testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and contraception . Giving you the exposure to develop and enhance your current skillset!
If that’s not enough to tempt you, we also offer some of the best wellbeing resources at your fingertips to make sure you are always feeling at your best! As a Trust we celebrate diversity and work hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential .
To work as a health car e assistant supporting the clinical team of sexual health nurses, doctors and health advisers who deliver care within the scope of our Sexual Health Service in East Berkshire .
To work autonomously to prepare specimens for microscopy, interpret slides and document those results onto electronic patient record system with a high degree of accuracy.
To act as chaperone and respect privacy, dignity, and diversity of patients at all times .
To recognise the needs of patients and encourage positive attitudes and practice by ensuring that their needs are either met or reported promptly to Lead Nurse or Senior Clinician
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Educated to GCSE Level C in English and maths or equivalent standard.
Competent using Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Email
Evidence of on-going professional/personal development
Experience of working in healthcare setting
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required