Healthcare Assistant

Main area Health Care Support Worker Grade NHS AfC:
Band 2 Contract Permanent:
Band 2 post progressing to Band 3 once training and competencies have been completed Hours

• Full time
• Part time

2x 22hr Part time per week posts and 1 x 37.5hr Full time per week post Job
-SCS-6371-25

Employer Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wheat bridge Health Village and across various peripheral clinics including High Peak Town Chesterfield Salary £23,615 - £25,674 pa. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/02/2026 23:59

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

The H within sexual health services will work in a busy integrated sexual health environment, within a multidisciplinary team. The staffing structure is designed to support the delivery of core services at the service hubs based at Wheat bridge, & spokes in a variety of locations throughout North Derbyshire including High Peak.

You will be expected to work at various clinic locations, including in the High Peak and at the Hub in Wheat bridge - a valid driving license and vehicle for work is essential for this role.

• Demonstrate knowledge of key STIs, including HIV, their transmission, clinical presentation and diagnosis.
• Provide quality care and behave professionally when undertaking procedures such as registering, advising and supporting patients in the clinical setting to undertake self-administered asymptomatic screens in line with BASHH guidance; perform follow up tests; code all clinical contacts; perform venepuncture; HIV laboratory testing; point of care testing; urine testing; pregnancy testing; gram staining; diagnostic microscopy.
• Support and assist with vasectomy clinics.
• Ensure clinic environment is properly prepared to a high standard to receive patients.
• Assist registered nurses and doctors with assessment of clinical needs in a responsive and professional manner.
• Support the smooth running of the clinic by providing a reception service and making appointments for patients.
• Always adhere to patient confidentiality.

• GCSE Maths & English (C or above)
• NVQ 2 level in a relevant subject or equivalent
• Venepuncture training within the last 3 years

• Go the extra mile for patients, carers, colleagues and the good of the organisation
• Eliminate waste and work efficiently and flexibly as possible
• Put patients at the heart of everything that we do, promoting their health at every opportunity

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Hold a valid driving license and have access to vehicle for work