Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

ISHS Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 15 September 2025

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Job summary

The HCA within sexual health services will work in a busy integrated sexual health environment, within a multidisciplinary team. The staffing structure is designed to support the delivery of core services at the service hubs based at Wheatbridge & spokes in at a variety of locations throughout Derbyshire, including the High Peak.

Main duties of the job

You will provide quality care and behave in a professional manner at all times in order to meet agreed Trust and National standards when undertaking procedures such as: registering, advising and supporting patients in the clinical setting to undertake self-administered asymptomatic screens in line with BASHH guidance.

You will perform follow up tests such as coding all clinical contacts, clinical observations, performing venepuncture.

You will be involved in the with testing:

HIV laboratory testing

Point of care testing,

Urine and pregnancy testing,

Gram staining,

performing diagnostic microscopy and other duties.

You will be required to assess patients' level of understanding and experience in relation to consent to undergo clinical procedures (including HIV testing) and refer complex clients/clinical situation where appropriate to senior staff.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

About us

Our Vision

"To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work"

Our Values

  • To get the basics right
  • To act with compassion and respect
  • To make a difference
  • To value and develop teamwork.
  • To value everyone's contribution: "everyone matters".

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year pa. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

842-SCS-5935-25-A

Job locations

ISHS Wheatbridge, Wheatbridge Health Village, 30 Wheatbridge Road

Chesterfield

S40 2AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)
  • Educated to NVQ level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or equivalent previous proven experience
  • IT Literacy Skills

Desirable

  • Venepuncture training (or willingness to undertake once appointed)

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare providers
  • Hold a valid driving license and have access to own vehicle for work

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Able to work autonomously as well as confidence to work within multi-disciplinary, multi agency groups

Values, Drivers and Motivators

Essential

  • Putting patients at the heart of everything you do, promoting their health at every opportunity
  • Go the extra mile for patients, carers and colleagues
  • Continuously improve performance and or services
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)
  • Educated to NVQ level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or equivalent previous proven experience
  • IT Literacy Skills

Desirable

  • Venepuncture training (or willingness to undertake once appointed)

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare providers
  • Hold a valid driving license and have access to own vehicle for work

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Able to work autonomously as well as confidence to work within multi-disciplinary, multi agency groups

Values, Drivers and Motivators

Essential

  • Putting patients at the heart of everything you do, promoting their health at every opportunity
  • Go the extra mile for patients, carers and colleagues
  • Continuously improve performance and or services

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

ISHS Wheatbridge, Wheatbridge Health Village, 30 Wheatbridge Road

Chesterfield

S40 2AB


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

ISHS Wheatbridge, Wheatbridge Health Village, 30 Wheatbridge Road

Chesterfield

S40 2AB


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HCA Lead

Olivia Lowe

olivia.lowe3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year pa. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

842-SCS-5935-25-A

Job locations

ISHS Wheatbridge, Wheatbridge Health Village, 30 Wheatbridge Road

Chesterfield

S40 2AB


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