Job Role
Healthcare Assistant - Sexual Health
Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598
37.5 Hours per week
Permanent
Responsibilities
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our busy and challenging Sexual Health Team. The service offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, a range of contraception methods and advice, referrals to termination of pregnancy, HIV services and other external agencies and partners.
We require candidates who will contribute to the overall improvement of the health and wellbeing of our clients by delivering care through a client centred approach and be passionate about improving the quality of care for clients. You will be integral to the development of Locala’s Sexual Health Service as we continue to progress towards integrated Sexual Health Services across our commissioned localities.
The post holders will work in collaboration with the clinical team to deliver high quality, non‑judgmental care to those who access our service. You will be innovative and ambitious, and you will be able to demonstrate an ability to work efficiently and productively to make a positive impact on client outcomes.
The Sexual Health Service uses SystmOne clinical system and the latest electronic reporting systems. We are a trail‑blazer for the utilisation of digital technology in health care.
To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy.
For more information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.
To discuss the role further please contact Sexual Health Nurse Team Leader Karen Williams (karen.williams@locala.org.uk).
Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.
Closing date – 19/01/2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.
Benefits
* Flexible working – We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work‑life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
* Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%.
* Refer a Friend Scheme – If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. Both parties could receive a reward of £500 each after successfully starting your role with us.
About Us
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within.
We celebrate and value the individuality of our colleagues’ lived experiences and adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicant who meets all the essential criteria is guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”
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