Job summary
- Main area
- Sexual Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - 0 hours per week
- Job ref
- 847-RM-25-VB116
- Employer
- Spectrum Community Health CIC
- Employer type
- Public (Non NHS)
- Site
- Sexual Health, Wakefield
- Town
- Wakefield
- Salary
- £12.75 - £13.60 plus enhancements for Bank Holidays, nights and weekend working
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 01/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Healthcare Support Worker - Wakefield Sexual Health
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Spectrum CIC are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Bank Health Care Support Worker to work within their Integrated Sexual Health Team. The successful candidate should have previous experience in working within a sexual health setting.
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly within the team, this will include evenings and may include some weekend work.
Main duties of the job
The role will include chaperoning, obtaining samples, microscopy, stock control and assisting clinicians in the provision of contraception and the management of sexually transmitted infections. In addition, the post holder will support administration services when required. The post holder will be able to demonstrate Spectrum’s values and behaviours.
Working for our organisation
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!
- Access to NHS Pension
- Annual leave on your Birthday
- Welcome payment for some posts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the vacancy
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in care or equivalent in a health related course
- GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- CDL/Elite
- Typing RSA 1
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding confidentiality
- Understanding of basic Sexual health issues
Desirable criteria
- In depth knowledge of the range of contraception and sexually transmitted infections
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to communicate empathetically when dealing with personal and sensitive issues
- Able to be flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work as part of a team Organised approach to work, professional behaviour and good interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Typing skills
- Condom demonstration skills
- Chlamydia Screening
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in a health care setting dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
- Confident and able to communicate with a range of people
- Can demonstrate they are able to work in an organised and methodical way, multitasking as necessary
- Computer literate, and confident in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes and electronic patient records/effective typist
- Previous experience communicating with the general public face to face or via telephone
Desirable criteria
- Phlebotomy
- Condom demonstration skills
- Chlamydia Screening
other requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to fulfil Workplace Health & Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses, in compliance with organisation policy.
- Disclosure Barring Service Clearance
Desirable criteria
- Ability to drive and access to a car.
- Proof of immunisation schedules.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Tindall
- Job title
- Senior Health Advisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
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