Healthcare Support Worker - Sexual Health
Band 3 – 15 hours per week (flexible). Closing date 27 May 2026.
Job Responsibilities
* Support the HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist and consultant in managing a highly complex clinical caseload.
* Accompany patients where clinical support is required.
* Chaperone patients as required.
* Take, record and monitor patient observations – blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturations, temperature, respirations; calculate and record NEWS 2 and escalated to registered staff as indicated.
* Blood glucose monitoring.
* Undertake asymptomatic sexual health screening directed by the CNS.
* Work within the phlebotomy service when required.
* Respond to patient requests for non‑clinical information.
* Cover reception duties and book appointments where appropriate.
* Assist in transferring patients using correct manual handling techniques.
* Attend to activities of daily living needs of patients (mobility, etc.).
* Report immediately to the nurse in charge of any observed change in a patient’s condition or any concern expressed by a patient about nursing care or medical treatment.
* Answer telephone calls, bleeps and take messages to appropriate personnel.
* Perform clerical duties – reception/telephone duties, stock control, preparing notes (electronic and manual), assist preparation of medical and nursing notes for clinics.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous experience in a caring environment.
* Experience working within outpatients.
* Previous administration experience.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care or equivalent.
* Key Skills literacy/numeracy or equivalent.
* Venepuncture certificate.
* Care certificate.
* NVQ Assessor qualification.
Other Job Requirements
* Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks.
* Ability to travel countywide/cross-sites.
Employer
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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