An exciting opportunity has become available to work within Sexual Health, Swindon. We are located in Swindon Health Centre and also run a clinic at Chippenham Community Hospital.
You will need to be enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible to be able to support members of the public with their sexual and contraceptive health.
You will be working in a small dedicated team consisting of Doctors, Nurses, Health Advisors and Admin staff.
You will have the opportunity to train in venepuncture, close support as well as chaperoning of routine coil and implant procedures and complex contraceptive clinics. We are also rolling out a vaccination training package to Band 3's in our department.
You will be able to process specimens, ensuring labelling is correct to protect patient confidentiality and accurate results. Assistance on the day to day running of the service is also required- stocking/replenishing.
As part of the role, safeguarding young, vulnerable people and adults is paramount and you will receive training on this if you do not already have it.
If this role sounds appealing, we would like to hear from you.
Managing the lab area- processing specimens, labelling, decanting urine where needed.
Venepuncture
Vaccinations
Chaperoning
Assisting in complex contraception clinics
Supporting patients where needed
Keeping clinical areas clean, restocking, putting stock orders away.
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.
You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.
Please see attached job description.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025
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