Job Description

An exciting maternity leave cover opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our sexual health service team in Blackpool.
The post holder will be required to assist doctors and nurses in order to provide a high standard of care to patients attending all areas of Sexual Health Services ensuring they promote the patient dignity and comfort. The post holder will work as a team member, ensuring the smooth running and efficiency of the service is maintained
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the Doctor or Nurse throughout the clinical examination or clinical procedure of patients in sexual health clinics.
• To offer emotional support to patients during the examination procedure.

• To act as a chaperone to both medical and nursing staff as required according to trust policy.

• Following training perform basic observations (such as BP, pulse, weight, height and BMI) and other screening tests for patients within the sexual health care setting, for example, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, urine Chlamydia tests reporting the results to trained nurses.

About us
Blackpool Sexual Health Service is part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and provides Contraception and Sexual Health Services throughout the county. We operate from several clinical hubs based in Fleetwood, St Annes, Kirkham and we operate a specialist Under 25's Service in Blackpool town centre.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-FICC04-26
Job locations
Sexual Health Services, Whitegate Health Centre
Whitegate Drive
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
Job description
Job responsibilities
Blackpool Sexual Health Service is part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and provides Contraception and Sexual Health Services throughout the county. We operate from several clinical hubs based in Fleetwood, St Annes, Kirkham and we operate a specialist Under 25's Service in Blackpool town centre.
Please review the and Person Specification attached for further details. The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and prepared to work some evenings and Saturdays. Job description
Job responsibilities
Blackpool Sexual Health Service is part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and provides Contraception and Sexual Health Services throughout the county. We operate from several clinical hubs based in Fleetwood, St Annes, Kirkham and we operate a specialist Under 25's Service in Blackpool town centre.
Please review the and Person Specification attached for further details. The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and prepared to work some evenings and Saturdays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Evidence of qualifications obtained at secondary/high school or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ 2 or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• To have worked in a hospital or community health care setting in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Previous work experience in a sexual health setting
• Currently performs venepuncture

Skills
Essential

• Evidence of good communication abilities both written and verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Basic computer/word processing skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Understanding of effective record keeping
• Non judgmental attitude
• Flexible i.e. shift system in operation which includes evening and weekend sessions
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to travel between sites
• Awareness of own limitations and boundaries
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions
• Effective communication with other health professionals

Desirable

• Understanding of confidentiality policies in Sexual Health

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Evidence of qualifications obtained at secondary/high school or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ 2 or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• To have worked in a hospital or community health care setting in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Previous work experience in a sexual health setting
• Currently performs venepuncture

Skills
Essential

• Evidence of good communication abilities both written and verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Basic computer/word processing skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Understanding of effective record keeping
• Non judgmental attitude
• Flexible i.e. shift system in operation which includes evening and weekend sessions
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to travel between sites
• Awareness of own limitations and boundaries
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions
• Effective communication with other health professionals

Desirable

• Understanding of confidentiality policies in Sexual Health

Skills Required