Healthcare Assistant - Sexual Health | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join a dynamic team in Knowsley. The role involves delivering patient care, assisting with procedures, and ensuring excellent communication with patients. Flexibility for various shifts is required. Candidates must have NVQ level 3 or equivalent, strong IT skills, and venepuncture experience. The Trust offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or willingness to undertake this.
• Good communication skills and venepuncture experience are essential.
• Previous experience in a sexual health service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care maintaining excellent communication skills.
• Provide venepuncture and assist with procedures.
• Support STI screening and perform administrative duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Venepuncture experience

IT skills

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a full-time Band 3 Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly, enthusiastic and committed multidisciplinary team. The post is a permanent position and covers Knowsley providing Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception services under “axess”. The successful applicant will be based at Knowsley Sexual Health Service, Huyton, with travel to peripheral sites as required. Flexibility is needed to work a range of early and evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care demonstrating professionalism, working within your competency and maintaining excellent communication skills.
• Provide venepuncture, assist with procedures, record baseline observations, and manage stock replenishment.
• Support STI screening for asymptomatic patients with onward referral when necessary.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain computer literacy as essential components of the role.
• Develop an autonomous role within the team once skilled and competent.
• Be flexible to cover various shifts and locations; a minimum of two late shifts per week is expected.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent, a national care certificate, or willingness to undertake this.
• Extensive IT skills, quick learner, and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and venepuncture experience are essential.
• Previous experience in a sexual health/contraception service is desirable but not essential.

About the Team and Environment

You will be supported by an established team including HCA staff, assistant practitioners, band 6, 7 and 8a specialist nurses, specialist doctors and consultants. The Trust is part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, with sites including Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The group was formed on 1 November 2024.

Additional Information

The role involves travel to peripheral sites and requires flexibility to cover various shifts and locations. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, please refer to their careers page. The 630,000 people across Merseyside rely on us for general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services.

The advert closes on Tuesday 23 September 2025.