Clinical Support Worker

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Part-time hours

Cross-site working

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Halifax is seeking a Band 3 Medical/Support worker to join the Sexual Health and HIV Service. The role involves clinical chaperoning, phlebotomy and microscopy (where trained) and will support both sites.

You will work up to 23 hours per week with flexible patterns across Broad Street and Huddersfield Infirmary, including opportunity for job-share and home-working where appropriate. Relevant NHS values and care culture are emphasised.

Qualifications

• English and Mathematics GCSE grade 9-2 or equivalent.
• Competence based level 3 Qualification, Care Certificate and core competencies.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development.
• Moving and Handling knowledge and infection control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and clinical environment per infection control policy.
• Assist with examinations as directed by the clinician.
• Support the HIV team across both sites.
• Chaperone procedures and phlebotomy with training where applicable.
• Microscopy with training and maintain stock items.
• Record routine observations and assist with patient journey explanations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Microscopy

Chaperoning

Teamwork

Education

English & Maths GCSE

Care Certificate / Level 3 Healthcare Support

Job description

Main area Broad Street Sexual Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Cross-site working - Broad Street Sexual Health and HRI Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

23 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-FSS3148

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Broad Street Sexual Health Town Halifax Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 13/10/2026

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Job overview

To work as a team member providing support to Medical and Nursing Staff within Sexual Health and HIV Service. The post will include clinical chaperoning, phlebotomy and microscopy (when trained).

• Be able to work without constant direct supervision using initiative within the level of competence for the post.
• Act as a role model at all times, reflecting the Trust values and behaviours and deliver high standards of care.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and service users, recognising, respecting and responding to the diverse needs of our population, maintaining a high level

Main duties of the job

• The post will include Clinical Chaperoning, phlebotomy and microscopy (when trained).
• To set up and close down the clinical area, be responsible to ensure that stock levels are maintained and to have an awareness of clerical duties needed to book service users in to try to build a flexible workforce.

Working for our organisation

There is the expectation that you will be expected to work across the sites of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

CHFT is an integrated acute and community Trust serving diverse communities across Calderdale and Kirklees, with strong partnerships across West Yorkshire. We are proud of our One Culture of Care — caring for each other with the same compassion, kindness and respect that we show our patients — and of the values that underpin how we work: we put people first, we go see, we work together to get results, and we do the must dos.

CHFT is recognised as a forward looking, digitally enabled Trust, with a strong track record of using data, innovation and system collaboration to improve quality, safety and outcomes. We are ambitious about the role that acute trusts play in prevention, population health and reducing inequalities, and this post sits at the heart of that agenda.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Preparation of examination rooms and the clinical environment in accordance with the Trusts infection control policy to ensure the patient/clinic environment is clean and safe.
• Assisting with examinations, as directed by the clinician
• Support the HIV team across both sites
• Chaperone procedures as directed by the clinician
  Phlebotomy with training
• Microscopy with training
• Facilitate Test & Go asymptomatic testing lists
• Recording of routine observations, eg weight, blood pressure and temperature.
• Assisting patients to dress and undress, as necessary.
• Assisting patients with poor mobility in accordance with manual handling policies.
• To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with multidisciplinary team.
• Removal of all debris and soiled linen after each clinic to prevent cross infection in compliance with Trust Policy.
• To provide cover at times of absence due to holiday or sickness.
• Maintenance of stock items.
• Dealing with telephone calls in a pleasant and courteous manner
• Assist with the provision of essential nursing care, under the direction of a registered nurse and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Recognise the individual abilities and needs of each patient and promote independence and self-management.
• Be able to explain the patient journey, including examination procedure and how to prepare patient physically and mentally.
• Demonstrates an understanding of normal results and the importance of reporting abnormal results to a qualified Nurse.
• To supervise the maintenance of clinical rooms to receive clients and removal of all debris and soiled linen after each clinic to prevent cross infection in compliance with Trust Policy
• To take responsibility for the maintenance of stock items in conjunction with lead nurse.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• English and Mathematics GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent. This includes Key Skills Level 1 in Communication and Application of Number or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Mathematics
• Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent experience and able to evidence the completion of the Care Certificate and core competencies associated with the Clinical Support Worker role.
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role and specific area
• Moving and Handling knowledge and experience
• Infection Control knowledge and experience

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
• Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
• Demonstrate commitment to a caring profession and delivery of person-centred care
• Understand the importance of record keeping
• Literacy Skills
• Experience of record keeping

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
• Good communication Skills

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Jill Tattersley Job title Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01422 261370 Additional information

This post will need to be flexible to cover the service needs including mornings, afternoons and evenings clinics.

Clinics run Monday - Friday - no weekend work

Due to cross site working driving would be desirable

At Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to offer a range of volunteering roles, providing rewarding personal and professional opportunities for people from all backgrounds across a wide age range from our local communities, ensuring our volunteers are representative of our service users.