Assistant Practitioner | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a skilled Assistant Practitioner to join their esteemed HIV and Sexual Health service. Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision, assisting in the management of patients with sexually transmitted infections, and supervising Health Care Assistants. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and be prepared to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in providing direct patient care under supervision.
• Experience in a health or clinical environment preferred.
• Capability to mentor and lead junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurses, Health Advisers, and Doctors with daily responsibilities.
• Work flexibly within the clinic including evenings and weekends.
• Supervise ordering and stock levels of medical supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Job description

Overview

56 Dean Street is an award winning HIV and Sexual Health service based in Soho in the heart of London's West End. We are looking for a skilled and dynamic Assistant Practitioner to join our team.

The main aspect of the role is results management that includes the recall of patients with sexually transmitted infections requiring treatment, and/or partner notification. The role also encompasses clinical duties including direct patient care under supervision. This involves assisting the multi professional team in the delivery of a high standard of care to patients attending for Sexual, reproductive and HIV health care. Other aspects include housekeeping and administration duties which involve overseeing the maintenance of a safe environment for both patients and staff. As an Assistant Practitioner you will have a role in the mentoring and leadership of more junior members of the team.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work with a team in an innovative sexual health setting. In return you will join a team of friendly skilled experienced Health Advisors, Doctors, sexual health / HIV nurses, and admin staff responsible for delivering a high standard of care to patients. We have a full in-house and Multidisciplinary Education programme. The post holders will be expected to work flexibly within the clinic and includes evening and weekend work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are core to our values. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Roles and responsibilities

• To assist the Registered Nurse/Health Advisers/Doctors in their main daily responsibilities.
• To work flexibly within 56 Dean Street and Dean Street Express services.
• To assist in the recall of patients with sexually transmitted infections requiring treatment and/or partner notification.
• To be part of the text service for patients sending negative results and results requiring action.
• The role will involve direct patient care, clerical, reception and administration duties and overseeing the maintenance of a safe environment for both clients and staff.
• The post holder works under the supervision of the Nursing and Health Adviser team.
• To supervise the ordering and stock levels of medical supplies.
• To provide training and leadership to the Health Care Assistants and participate in the mentorship/management of the Health Care Assistants.
• To work within boundaries of existing competence and develop skills at all times.
• The post holder is expected to maintain high standards of care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.
• To ensure that the environment of the clinic is clean, tidy, safe and welcoming to patients. We have evening clinics and work Saturdays. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly including Sundays if the service expands to a seven days a week.

Additional information

The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts, operating two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Important dates: This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.