Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you! Person specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience. Essential criteria Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent Evidence of a health related qualification e.g NVQ level 3, care certificate or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years experience in a senior healthcare support worker role. Substantial support worker experience at band 3 or above Experience of venepuncture Experience of working independently and ability to manage own work load Experience of working in the community or outreach setting. Basic knowledge of HIV Desirable criteria Knowledge and understanding of HIV and treatment. Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or relevant clinical experience Evidence of CPD in the form of personal development portfolio Experience of working with people living with HIV. Experience in providing level 1 psychology care. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download HIV Senior Health Care Worker. (PDF, 528.6KB) HIV Senior Support Worker Band 4 (PDF, 384.6KB) Functional Requirements. (PDF, 920.2KB) Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)