Job Description

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
Are you looking for an exciting challenge?
Come work for us as a Health Care Assistant in Sexual Health
We are looking for a part time health care assistant in our busy Sexual Health Clinic in Watford. Sexual Health Hertfordshire is commissioned to deliver genitourinary medicine, contraception care and manage HIV care within the community. If this interests you, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide high standards of care to patients with sexual health needs and to ensure the smooth running of the clinical environment. The post holder will be required to deliver care, under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Medical Doctor within community based sexual health clinics.
The post holder will be responsible for:
Clinical
Communication
Health, Safety and Security
Service Improvement and Quality
The service runs 5 days per week between 8am and 8pm.
The post holder may be required to work in any of the sites covered by the service in line with service development and need.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Details
Date posted
08 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
26,240 to 27,928 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
824-HERTS-7510911
Job locations
Watford Clinic
Watford Town Hall, First Floor: The Annexe
Watford
WD17 3EX
Job description
Job responsibilities
** Please see attached job description, person specificatin and CLCH Trust Values for full roles and responsibilities. **
Job description
Job responsibilities
** Please see attached job description, person specificatin and CLCH Trust Values for full roles and responsibilities. **
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) OR
• A recognised equivalent course in health and/or social care validated by the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or a Level 3 or higher course in a health and/or social care from a Higher Education Institute
• A formal academic qualification in any subject from a college or university of Level 3
• plus two years care delivery in a health or social care setting

Desirable

• GCSE grade 9 - 4 (A - C) or equivalent in English and Maths
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) with experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a customer service role
• Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of NHS
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and management of sensitive records
• An awareness of risk management.
• Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable young people and adults in relation to their health and well-being.
• Able to deliver and monitor prescribed care plans.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and lone work
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of local health needs strategies

Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) OR
• A recognised equivalent course in health and/or social care validated by the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or a Level 3 or higher course in a health and/or social care from a Higher Education Institute
• A formal academic qualification in any subject from a college or university of Level 3
• plus two years care delivery in a health or social care setting

Desirable

• GCSE grade 9 - 4 (A - C) or equivalent in English and Maths
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) with experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a customer service role
• Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of NHS
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and management of sensitive records
• An awareness of risk management.
• Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable young people and adults in relation to their health and well-being.
• Able to deliver and monitor prescribed care plans.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and lone work
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of local health needs strategies

Skills Required