The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 09 April 2026

Job summary

Rotherham Sexual Health Service

Band 3 Health Care Support Worker

Part Time 16.5 Hours

Permanent

We are looking to recruit a part- time enthusiastic, experienced and flexible Healthcare Support Worker to assist the multi-disciplinary team in delivering our Sexual Health Service.

You will be based at our clinic at the Rotherham Hospital Central site, though there may be times when you will be required to work at our other sites across the service. You will provide Sexual Health Screening to our patients, chaperone members of our clinical team, and assist with a variety of clinical procedures; including microscopy and phlebotomy.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be

Committed to a high standard of service delivery
Confident and calm under pressure when working in a busy clinical environment
Able to work flexibly and show willingness to work across locality clinics
In possession of good communication skills
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Able to work in a highly confidential environment
Trained in phlebotomy

The successful candidate will be flexible to meet the needs of the service opening hours are Monday to Saturday, incorporating four late evenings until 7.30pm. You will join a team of friendly professionals. For more information, please contact: Natalie Gibbons or Nicola Williams Lead Nurses nicola.williams51@nhs.net or natalie.gibbons2@nhs.net

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-11-012

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Good infection control knowledge and willingness to undertake further learning.

Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?

Essential

If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care or working towards the same.
Willing to undertake further training

Experience

Essential

Able to work in a team.
Able to take direction well.
Good Written and verbal communication skills.
Good Organisational skills.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Good infection control knowledge and willingness to undertake further learning.

Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?

Essential

If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care or working towards the same.
Willing to undertake further training

Experience

Essential

Able to work in a team.
Able to take direction well.
Good Written and verbal communication skills.
Good Organisational skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.