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Job summary

Main area
Sexual Health
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 18.5 hours per week
Job ref
279-7218819-MAY25
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Richards Hospital
Town
Chichester
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/06/2025 23:59

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279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Sexual Health Care Assistant

Band 3

 About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

 Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

 

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Sexual health team at Chichester Hospital. 

The successful applicant will play an important role in the management of  patients attending the service. They will be responsible for supporting trained staff, delivering patient care and demonstrate diagnostic skills  and also helping with the day to day running of the busy clinic.  

Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate.

Assisting in the promotion of treatment, control and prevention of the spread of STIs including HIV, they will offer patients basic information, support and health education in a safe, friendly, non-judgemental and confidential environment and will have the opportunity to  support the Health Promotion team at events in the community.

At times of need they will undertake a reception service or provide support to the central booking line to ensure effective patient flow in the department, ensuring clinical staff are able to provide treatment and care to patients. 

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job 

  • Chaperoning 
  • Microscopy 
  • Venepuncture 
  • Supporting colleagues 
  • Housekeeping 
  • Data inputting 
  • Communicating results to patients 
  • Asymptomatic screening of patients for sexually transmitted infections 
  • Support/promote Health Promotion Team 
  • Room preparation for clinics 
  • Ordering supplies 

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Undertakes simple history taking from asymptomatic patients against a pre-determined template using tact and persuasive skills, providing and receiving sensitive information .

Uses patient administration system to send out text reminders to service users for appointments. 

Supports the diagnostic process through the reading of slides under the microscope and documenting the findings into the patient record. 

When covering reception or the Central Booking Line uses triage guidelines to guide decision making when advising patients on whether and when they can be seen and the appropriate appointment type.

Under the supervision of trained nursing/medical staff acts as chaperone in supporting the patient undergoing examination and assisting in the taking of specimens whilst ensuring the safety, comfort and dignity of the patient at all times. 

Carries out urinalysis and pregnancy tests, takes bloods and completes microscopy on genital swabs taken by a trained member of staff. Reports findings and enters results onto the clinical system. 

Enters data accurately into the computer including demographic, personal and clinical details of patient attendances.

Recognises vulnerable adults and child protection issues, assessing patients from the age of 16 and above when attending for asymptomatic screening and refers them to senior clinical colleague immediately. 

 

 

 

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Kelly Hodgson

Job title

Team Manager

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

01243 831677

Additional contact information

Lisa Brown 

[email protected]

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
  • Care Certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

  • Understanding confidentiality
  • Adult Safeguarding
  • Chaperoning
  • Data input skills

Desirable criteria

  • Venepuncture
  • Microscopy
  • Children's Safeguarding

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
  • Care Certificate

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Understanding confidentiality
  • Adult safeguarding
  • Chaperoning
  • Data input skills
Desirable criteria
  • Venepuncture
  • Microscopy
  • Children's safeguarding

Equality, Diversity and Inclustion

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kelly Hodgson
Job title
Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01243831677
Additional information

Lisa Brown

[email protected]

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