Healthcare Assistant - Sexual Health | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Huyton, L36 9GA |
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7421541/287-RMED-350-25 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 3 HCA to join our friendly, enthusiastic and committed team. The multidisciplinary team covers Knowsley providing Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception services under “axess”. The post on offer is a permanent position.
Applicants must be able to travel to our peripheral sites. Flexibility is needed to work a range of early and evening shifts. The position will be based at Knowsley Sexual Health Service, Huyton .
Candidates will be considered for a band 3 position if they hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent, a national care certificate or willingness to undertake this. It is essential to have extensive IT skills, be a quick learner and have an ability to adapt to a fast paced environment. Good communication skills and venepuncture are also essential for this role. Previous experience of working within a sexual health / contraception service is desirable but is not essential.
We offer a structured induction plan and on-going support using our whole team consisting of an existing HCA team, assistant practitioners, band 6, 7 and 8a specialist nurses, specialist doctors and consultants. We are committed to developing the successful applicant with support and on-going training.
The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient care demonstrating professionalism, working within competency and excellent communication skills in all aspects of their work.
Flexibility to cover various shifts and locations is essential for the role.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page
The role is varied. Skills includes venepuncture, assisting with procedures, recording of base line observations, ordering of stock and replenishment. STI screening for asymptomatic patients with onward referral when necessary is a requirement of this role. Administrative duties and computer literacy are also essential.
Once skilled and competent the post holder will have an autonomous role within the team.
Flexibility is required with an expectation to work a minimum of 2 late shifts per week.
Please also refer to the attached Job description
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025