Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Band 2 - £23,615

Band 3 - £24,071 - £25,674 On achievement of all competencies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly integrated Sexual Health Services team, based in Chester Lodge, Sunderland. As a team we actively promote a high level of patient care and respect within the team. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills to provide support to our clinical team, ideally someone who has worked in a clinical environment and has experience in phlebotomy. Our services include screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and we offer all methods of contraception and support the Termination of Pregnancy service. All relevant training will be provided to the post holder. The main clinic is open Monday to Saturday with clinic times from 8.30am until 8pm, shift patterns will vary.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include assisting registered clinicians in all aspects of Sexual Health Care.

You should be enthusiastic, open minded and non-judgemental.

Be comfortable working in a highly confidential environment.

Family Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.

If you are interested in becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome your application.

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.