Healthcare Support Worker

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

Integrated Sexual Health Service

Band 3 Health Care Support Worker

Part Time 20:30 Hours

Permanent

We are looking to recruit a part- time enthusiastic, experienced and flexible Healthcare Support Worker to assist the multi-disciplinary team in delivering our Sexual Health Service. You will be based at our clinic at the Rotherham Hospital Central site, though there may be times when you will be required to work at our other sites across the service. You will provide Sexual Health Screening to our patients, chaperone members of our clinical team, and assist with a variety of clinical procedures; including microscopy and phlebotomy.

The successful candidate will be flexible to meet the needs of the service opening hours are Monday to Saturday, incorporating four late evenings until 7.30pm. You will join a team of friendly professionals.

For more information, please contact: Nicola Williams/ Natalie Gibbons Lead Nurses nicola.williams51@nhs.net or natalie.gibbons2@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

  • Committed to a high standard of service delivery
  • Confident and calm under pressure when working in a busy clinical environment
  • Able to work flexibly and show willingness to work across locality clinics
  • In possession of good communication skills
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Open minded in nature and not judgmental
  • Able to work in a highly confidential environment
  • Trained in phlebotomy

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-02-096

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care or working towards the same.
  • Willing to undertake further training

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good infection control knowledge and willingness to undertake further learning.

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work in a team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care or working towards the same.
  • Willing to undertake further training

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good infection control knowledge and willingness to undertake further learning.

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work in a team.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Natalie Gibbons

natalie.gibbons2@nhs.net

01709427930

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-02-096

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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