Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Sexual Health Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Coventry and Warwickshire Sexual Health Hub. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality sexual health services to our diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will include conducting non-invasive clinical tasks, such as taking patient histories, processing samples, and offering valuable information and advice on sexual health matters. You will also be instrumental in maintaining patient confidentiality, ensuring a safe and respectful environment, and helping patients access appropriate care and treatment.
We have various hours available, this role does require flexibility, as travel to various locations across the service in Coventry and Warwickshire will be expected.
Main duties of the job
Following completion of any relevant training, completion of competencies, and with support the post holder will be able to;
- Follow all policies and protocols pertaining to role, reporting any concerns or issues to lead nurses/administration manager.
- Provide first point of contact to patients assessed as requiring asymptomatic screening management
- Undertake necessary tests including phlebotomy, urinalysis and instruction to patients regarding self-testing for STIs and long-term conditions such as HIV (where required)Be willing to undergo further training that will enhance service delivery and improve outcomes for patients
- Undertake microscopy following approved training to support the management of clinical symptoms and report finding to the clinician responsible for care.
- Assist with the correct collection and recording of specimens
- Offer advice and education to patients regarding safe sex practices and offer information regarding further help and advice
- Perform condom demonstration to clients and understand the importance of education
- Perform pregnancy testing and urinalysis following instruction from Clinical colleagues
- Assist Clinical staff as necessary including recording of blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,486 to £26,155.50 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/1580/16077
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3EB
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3EB
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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