Sexual Health Assistant – Clinic Support & Patient Care

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Axess Sexual Health service. The role supports clinical delivery, handles pregnancy testing and venepuncture under supervision, maintains stock, and ensures a safe, confidential environment across community settings.

The position involves working with diverse patient groups, travelling between sites, and contributing to infection control and patient education as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent qualification required.
• Care Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of NVQ 3 Level or equivalent.
• Band 2 experience in healthcare settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pregnancy testing and venepuncture under supervision of clinical staff.
• Manage fast-track clinics using electronic patient records with accurate entry and coding.
• Ensure samples/ specimens are recorded and transported safely and promptly.
• Maintain stock levels and report discrepancies or cost savings to the service manager.
• Keep the clinical environment clean and tidy and maintain housekeeping throughout.
• Support clinical delivery alongside sexual health practitioners.
• Provide sexual health advice to support patient care, wellbeing and education.

Skills

Sexual health knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Vulnerable groups

Flexible working

Independent working

Venepuncture training

Child protection knowledge

Confidentiality understanding

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Care Certificate or equivalent experience

NVQ 3 Level

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Axess Sexual Health service. The role supports clinical delivery, handles pregnancy testing and venepuncture under supervision, maintains stock, and ensures a safe, confidential environment across community settings.

The position involves working with diverse patient groups, travelling between sites, and contributing to infection control and patient education as part of a multidisciplinary team.