Health Care Assistant - SWISH

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Flexible working

Annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card

NHS perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Health Care Assistant to join the SWISH team, supporting patients in sexual health services. You will work alongside nurses and doctors, contributing to compassionate, confidential and inclusive care across Somerset.

You will perform direct patient support, assist with examinations, and contribute to clinic operations. Training will enable microscopy, vaccination support, and delivery of asymptomatic screening services.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-focused care delivery.
• Willingness to learn and develop clinical skills.
• Ability to work with qualified clinicians and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient support in sexual health clinics.
• Act as chaperone during examinations.
• Undertake delegated clinical tasks under supervision.
• Maintain clinic stock and equipment; perform administrative duties.
• Develop specialist skills through training, including microscopy, vaccination support, and asymptomatic screening services.

Job description

Would you like to develop your clinical skills while supporting patients to access high-quality sexual health services? We are seeking a motivated and caring Health Care Assistant to join our Somerset Wide Integrated Sexual Health (SWISH) team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist service delivering compassionate, confidential and inclusive care. Working alongside experienced nurses and doctors, you will support a range of clinical activities, contribute to patient care and develop specialist skills through training and ongoing professional development. Working under the guidance of qualified clinicians, you will support the delivery of sexual health clinics across Somerset. Duties include providing direct patient support, acting as a chaperone during examinations, undertaking delegated clinical tasks, maintaining clinic stock and equipment, and completing associated administrative duties. You will also have opportunities to develop specialist skills, including microscopy, vaccination support and delivering aspects of asymptomatic screening services following training and competency assessment. Your supporting statement is an important part of your application -- this is your opportunity to tell us why this particular role interests you and what makes you a great fit for the team. We'd like to hear about the skills, experience and personal qualities you can bring, including any transferable skills that would help you succeed in the post, even if you don't yet meet every part of the person specification. If you'd like to find out more about the service or team prior to application, we always welcome informal conversations and visits prior to application. Please feel free to contact us on xxx.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.