Provide CIC

Clinical Support Worker - Sexual Health

The closing date is 13 March 2026

Job summary

We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to welcome applications to apply for a clinical support worker roles within the Essex Sexual Health Service .

This is an exciting time for the service, and we are looking for forward thinking innovative team members. The Integrated Essex Sexual Health Service gives a chance to work in a team environment, delivering a high standard of evidence based integrated sexual health practice. The post holder will demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills with service users and all health care staff.

Main duties of the job

The post combines front of house roles , such as meeting and greeting and client registration , support tasks, such as stock organisation and clinic set up and close down, and back of house clinical support including assisting with clinical procedures and acting as a chaperone. Clinical tasks and delivery of care / health promotion/ information sessions in various clinical and non-clinical environments.

The post involves the use of the electronic record system, assisting with specimen preparation, set up and cleaning of equipment and checking clinical areas and equipment in line with Health and Safety and infection prevention policies.

The post holder will be supported by both a first line manager and an allocated clinical supervisor to ensure the provision of adequate training for additional development and appropriate delegated clinical intervention.

The post holder will be required to participate in a rota to cover the Saturday sessions as part of contracted role.

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE3950

Job locations

1, The Stow

Harlow

CM20 3AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full list of the main responsibilities for the role of Clinical Support Worker within the Essex Sexual Health Service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full list of the main responsibilities for the role of Clinical Support Worker within the Essex Sexual Health Service.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Sexual health certificate

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a sexual health or healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Health promotion experience / awareness

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy and or Microscopy
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Sexual health certificate

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a sexual health or healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Health promotion experience / awareness

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy and or Microscopy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

1, The Stow

Harlow

CM20 3AH


Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

1, The Stow

Harlow

CM20 3AH


Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Integrated Sexual Health Team Lead

Louise Palmer

louise.palmer33@nhs.net

07970681022

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE3950

Job locations

1, The Stow

Harlow

CM20 3AH


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