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Main area Sexual Health Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 28.5 hours per week (Hours will be rostered over a 6 day week.) Job ref 279-7886435-MAR26
Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Crawley Hospital Town Crawley Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/04/2026 23:59
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Works with the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS) within the locality (hub and spokes), supporting qualified nursing and medical staff with the diagnostic processes.
Main duties of the job
Works with the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS) within the locality (hub and spokes), supporting qualified nursing and medical staff with the diagnostic processes.
They will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the screening of asymptomatic patients for sexually transmitted infections, providing simple advice to support patient wellbeing and enable an individual’s decision making.
Supports the administrative team, covering the reception area, booking patient appointments both at walk in clinics and through the central booking system, signposting prospective patients seeking advice for their Sexual Health needs.
Promotes treatment, control and prevention of the spread of STIs including HIV, offering patients basic information, support and health education in a safe, friendly, non-judgemental and confidential environment, both within the service and in partnership settings.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see JD for full list of responsibilities.
* Plans individual care based on assessment, making adjustments to meet the individual needs of the patient.
Supports the diagnostic process through the reading of slides under the microscope and documenting the findings into the patient record.
Prepares all rooms daily for clinical consultation and examination, cleans and clears away equipment as necessary and ensures clinical areas are kept adequately supplied with equipment/resources whilst at all times working in accordance with infection control standards.
Ensures equipment used by others is properly stored and maintained.
When covering reception or the Central Booking Line uses triage guidelines to guide decision making when advising patients on whether and when they can be seen and the appropriate appointment type.
* Undertakes simple history taking from asymptomatic patients against a pre-determined template, providing and receiving sensitive information.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
Person specification
Education/experience
* Care Certificate from a 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 of working as a chaperone in a health care setting.
* Experience of working in reception area or triage in health care setting.
Skills
* Highly developed range of skills developed through practice which ensures accuracy, i.e., venepuncture, point of care testing.
* Experienced in microscopy with competency achievement in reading slides.
Safeguarding
* Previous experience of working with vulnerable groups.
* Up to date on safeguarding training for adults and children.
* Level 3 children safeguarding training.
Other
* Experience of working in a team.
* Can work unsocial hours/weekends when required.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
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