Health Care Assistant - Sexual Health (Crewe)

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Crewe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Crewe is looking for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide patient care, assist with procedures, and conduct STI screenings in an integrated sexual health service. Ideal candidates should hold NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Training is available for those without prior experience. The role requires flexibility for various shifts and occasional travel. Competitive salary and supportive induction offered.

Benefits

Structured induction plan

Ongoing training support

Qualifications

• Experience working within a sexual health/contraception service preferred.
• Hold a national care certificate.
• Willingness to undergo training if lacking experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care demonstrating professionalism.
• Support procedures and conduct STI screenings.
• Manage administrative duties and stock ordering.

Skills

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

IT skills

Experience in sexual health/contraception service

Excellent communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 HCA to join our friendly, enthusiastic, and committed team. The large multidisciplinary team covers East Cheshire, providing Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception services under our new brand “Axess”.

Experienced HCA’s will be considered for a band 3 position if they hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent, a national care certificate, have IT skills, and have experience of working within a sexual health/contraception service.

Candidates without experience will be considered; all training can be provided.

The role is based at the Crewe site. Applicants may be required to travel on occasion to other locations throughout East Cheshire and be flexible to work a range of early and evening shifts.

We offer a structured induction plan and on-going supportive preceptorship using our whole team, consisting of our HCA team, assistant practitioner, band 6 and 7 specialist nurses, specialist doctors, and consultants. We are committed to developing the successful applicants, providing support and on-going training.

From 4th April 2024, the minimum salary requirement for a skilled visa increased to £23,200. We strongly encourage applicants who require sponsorship to review the eligibility criteria at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient care, demonstrating professionalism, working within competency, and excellent communication skills in all aspects of their work. The role is varied and includes:

• venepuncture
• assisting with procedures
• obtaining baseline observations
• computer skills
• ordering of stock
• stock replenishment
• conducting STI screening for asymptomatic patients, referring onward when required
• results management
• administrative duties
• rotation into a receptionist role

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust.

For further details/informal visits, contact: Tracy Stockton, Clinic Manager, [e-mail], 07584744495, or Lucy Battle, Clinic Manager Macclesfield, [e-mail], 01512826902.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.