LARC HCA (Dorchester)NHS

Job summary

Join Mid Hampshire Healthcare as a Healthcare Assistant and help make a real difference to women's health services across Dorset.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Service, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within local communities. Working alongside experienced clinicians, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our clinics run safely, efficiently and compassionately, supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey.

We're looking for a caring, motivated and adaptable Healthcare Assistant who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. Whether you're already experienced in women's health or looking to develop specialist skills, we'll provide you with the training and support you need to succeed.

At Mid Hampshire Healthcare, you'll be joining a friendly, forward-thinking organisation committed to improving access to healthcare and delivering innovative community-based services. You'll benefit from ongoing training and development, flexible working opportunities, access to the NHS Pension Scheme and the chance to work across a variety of clinic locations throughout Dorset.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills, support patients during an important stage of their healthcare journey and be part of a team making a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant within our Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Service, you'll support clinicians in delivering safe, effective and compassionate women's health care across a number of community clinic locations throughout Dorset.

You'll help prepare clinics, support patients before, during and after their appointments, undertake delegated clinical duties within your competencies, maintain accurate patient records and ensure clinical environments are safe, clean and fully equipped. You'll also work closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide an excellent patient experience while contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to develop specialist skills in women's health, work across multiple clinic locations and play an important part in improving access to high-quality contraceptive services within the local community. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to broaden their clinical experience and develop their career within a supportive NHS organisation.

Job description

Main Purpose of the RoleThe Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within Mid Hampshire Healthcare's Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Service across Dorset.

Working alongside experienced clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of women's health services, ensuring patients receive safe, compassionate and effective care throughout their healthcare journey.

The role combines clinical and administrative responsibilities, supporting the smooth operation of clinics while maintaining high standards of patient care, infection prevention and control, confidentiality and clinical governance.

Main DutiesThe successful candidate will:

• Support clinicians during LARC and women's health clinics.
• Prepare clinical rooms, equipment and supplies.
• Undertake delegated clinical duties within agreed competencies.
• Record patient observations and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Support patients before, during and after clinical procedures.
• Chaperone patients where appropriate.
• Assist with clinic administration and appointment management.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure clinical environments remain clean and safe.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Support service development, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Work flexibly across a number of clinic locations throughout Dorset.

Person SpecificationThe successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to service delivery.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to delivering safe, patient-centred care.

Essential Criteria

• Healthcare Assistant qualification and/or relevant clinical experience.
• Experience working within a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and information governance.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to travel between clinic locations across Dorset.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within women's health, sexual health, primary care or community healthcare.
• Experience using EMIS.
• Experience supporting minor procedures.
• Chaperone training.
• Experience undertaking clinical observations.

Additional Information

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within women's health whilst working within a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking healthcare organisation. Full training and ongoing development will be provided, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in mandatory training, appraisal and continuing professional development.

About us

About Mid Hampshire Healthcare

Mid Hampshire Healthcare (MHH) is a GP Federation committed to delivering high-quality, innovative community healthcare services across Hampshire and beyond. Working in partnership with GP practices, NHS organisations and commissioners, we provide a wide range of services designed to improve access to healthcare and enhance patient outcomes.

Our services include Women's Health, Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), Enhanced Access, Proactive Care, Community Health Bus clinics and a variety of other community-based healthcare programmes.

At MHH, we're proud of our supportive, friendly and inclusive culture. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, respected and encouraged to develop. We promote teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the future of our services.

In return, we offer a rewarding working environment, ongoing learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, access to the NHS Pension Scheme and the chance to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of local communities.

If you're looking to join an organisation that is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care while investing in its people, we'd love to welcome you to the Mid Hampshire Healthcare team.