Health Care Assistant

Locala Health & Wellbeing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join their Sexual Health Team. This role involves delivering non-judgmental, high-quality care while utilizing the latest digital technologies to improve patient outcomes. Candidates should be enthusiastic and committed to client-centred practices, collaborating closely with a clinical team to provide comprehensive Sexual Health services. The position is full-time, permanent, with a salary band of £24,937 - £26,598.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous pension

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dynamic individual required for Sexual Health.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to improving health outcomes.
• Desire to work in a challenging health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client centred care in Sexual Health.
• Collaborate with the clinical team for high quality service.
• Utilize digital technology to enhance health care.

Skills

Client centred approach

Ability to work efficiently

Innovative and ambitious

Tools

SystmOne clinical system

Job description

Job Role

Healthcare Assistant - Sexual Health

Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598

37.5 Hours per week

Permanent

Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in Sexual Health? We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our busy and challenging Sexual Health Team. The service offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, a range of contraception methods and advice, referrals to termination of pregnancy, HIV services and other external agencies and partners. We require candidates who will contribute to the overall improvement of the health and wellbeing of our clients by delivering care through a client centred approach and be passionate about improving the quality of care for clients. You will be integral to the development of Locala’s Sexual Health Service as we continue to progress towards integrated Sexual Health Services across our commissioned localities. The post holders will work in collaboration with the clinical team to deliver high quality, non‑judgmental care to those who access our service. You will be innovative and ambitious, and you will be able to demonstrate an ability to work efficiently and productively to make a positive impact on client outcomes. The Sexual Health Service uses SystmOne clinical system and the latest electronic reporting systems. We are a trail blazer for the utilisation of digital technology in health care.

To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy.

For more information please refer to Job Description & Person Specification.

To discuss the role further please contact Sexual Health Nurse Team Leader Karen Williams [e-mail].

Please note - this position may be subject to DBS check.

Closing date - 19/01/2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

About Us

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve. We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy

• Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work‑life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.