Health Care Assistant - Knowsley Community Sexual Health
Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Liverpool, L36 9GA
Pay:
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours:
Disability Confident: No
Closing Date: 04/02/2026
About the role
Act as a Band 3 Health Care Assistant in the Knowsley Community Sexual Health Service, supporting the multidisciplinary team in delivering Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception services.
Key responsibilities
* Provide patient care and support, demonstrating professionalism and adhering to competencies.
* Conduct venepuncture and assist with diagnostic procedures.
* Obtain baseline observations and administer routine clinical assessments.
* Conduct STI screening for asymptomatic patients and refer accordingly.
* Manage computer systems and ordering of stock, ensuring timely replenishment.
* Perform clinical and administrative duties, including paperwork, stocking, and patient data entry.
* Adapt to a fast‑paced environment with flexible early and evening shifts across multiple sites.
* Commit to a structured induction programme and ongoing training and support from senior staff.
Qualifications & experience
* Band 3 HCA with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or a National Care Certificate, or willingness to attain this qualification.
* Excellent IT and computer skills, with the ability to learn quickly.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Experience or willingness to perform venepuncture.
* Previous experience in a sexual health or contraception service is desirable but not essential.
* Flexibility to travel between sites and cover a range of shift patterns.
Benefits
Positive working environment within the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, opportunities for development and training, and structured support from a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Note: This advert closes on Monday 19 Jan 2026.
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