Overview
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Healthcare Assistant to join our caring and progressive team in Thanet & Dover. We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive; if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
Our team delivers high-quality evidence-based care to support people’s sexual health needs. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic and passionate team dedicated to keeping people in Kent and Medway safe and well, now and in later life, by providing contraception, treatment for sexually-transmitted infections, and advice and support to maintain healthy relationships. You’ll provide sound clinical judgement and leadership to support our team to safely deliver patient-centred care, and consistently monitor quality and progress in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC and are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities.
Responsibilities
* Provide contraception, treatment for sexually-transmitted infections, and advice and support to maintain healthy relationships.
* Provide sound clinical judgement and leadership to support the team to safely deliver patient-centred care, and monitor quality and progress in a challenging but rewarding environment.
* Contribute to delivering high standards of care and improving community health outcomes.
Requirements and Preferences
* A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the ability to work with diverse communities.
* Right to work in the United Kingdom; information may be requested for documentary evidence. The advert notes that this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship.
* Flexible working capabilities; discuss arrangements that suit both the individual and the practice; driving may be required for some roles, with confirmation of a full UK driving licence where applicable.
* Clean application process: provide accurate information; contact the recruitment team for any accessible-format requirements.
Additional Information
We ask for information about protected characteristics on applications as part of equality monitoring. This information is not visible to shortlisting or interviewing teams unless you opt to be considered under a guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Data collected helps us ensure diversity and equal opportunities across our workforce.
We are a community Trust and support flexible working arrangements to balance patient care with personal commitments. See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways. Some roles may require driving; if you are unable to drive due to a disability, contact the Recruitment Team for support.
The job description and person specification provide the information about the role. Please review the criteria and outline in your application how you meet them. If an alternative-format application is needed, contact the recruitment team. All information supplied should be true and accurate to the best of your knowledge. If you have questions, the recruiting manager’s contact details are in the job advert. Applications may close early if there is high interest.
At KCHFT we encourage colleagues who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated to protect staff, patients and the communities we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026.
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