Senior Health Care Assistant

Senior Health Care Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Closing date: 15 July 2026

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. If you are applying under a Graduate visa, you must have at least 18 months remaining.

About the role

• Work with the multi‑disciplinary team to deliver the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS) across the hub and spokes.
• Support nursing and medical staff with diagnostic processes, including reading microscope slides and documenting findings.
• Screen asymptomatic patients for sexually transmitted infections, provide simple advice, and promote treatment, control, and prevention of STIs including HIV.
• Support the administrative team: cover reception, book patient appointments (walk‑in clinics and central booking system), and signpost prospective patients to appropriate services.
• Prepare clinical rooms daily for consultation and examination, maintain equipment and ensure infection control standards.
• Use triage guidelines to advise patients on suitable appointment types when covering reception or the central booking line.
• Take simple histories from asymptomatic patients using a pre‑determined template, handling sensitive information confidentially.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate from an Ofqual‑regulated awarding organisation.
• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above (or grade 4–9) or Maths and English Level 2 functional skills.
• Experience working as a chaperone in a health‑care setting.
• Experience working in a reception area or triage in a health‑care setting.

Skills & Experience

• Highly developed accuracy in venepuncture and point‑of‑care testing.
• Competent in microscopy with evidence of slide reading proficiency.
• Experience working within a team.
• Willingness to work unsocial hours and weekends as required.
• Previous experience working with vulnerable groups and up‑to‑date safeguarding training (adult, child, Level 3).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of personal development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to the role).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a DBS check will be required.

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 per annum, pro‑rate.

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