Job summary A job opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCA to work within LNWH Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and HIV Services. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the delivery of safe and effective HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to people in the communities of Hillingdon and Harrow, while enhancing clinical skills within this area of practice. Main duties of the job To act as a chaperone and provide assistance for clinical procedures including male and female examinations, maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity at all times To undertake venepuncture in support of clinicians managing To ensure all samples / specimens are recorded and prepared for transportation in a timely manner as per local policy/procedures, reporting any discrepancies to an appropriate team To undertake baseline observations including, blood pressure, weight and height measurement and calculate body mass index (BMI). To monitor and maintain clinical stock levels, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to their relevant line manager. To participate in the preparation and clearing of clinical areas while maintaining infection prevention and cross To be aware of and maintain confidentiality at all times in accordance with LNWH trust policy To be flexible and working within any of the LNWH integrated sexual and reproductive healthcare and HIV service. To remain until the last client has been seen and the clinic is clean. To adhere to all LNWH trust policies and procedures and seek support from the multidisciplinary team where and when To work within individual professional boundaries. To participate in specific training to undertake the role and support the delivery of sexual and reproductive To participate in all aspects of clinical and information governance, quality assurance, appraisal and audit. To attend departmental meetings. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £28,622 to £30,225 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 337-NP-8612MS Job locations 1st site Wakely Centre (2nd site Caryl Thomas Clinic, Headstone Dr, Harrow, HA1 4UQ) Grange Road Hayes UB3 2RR Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Education to GCSE level NVQ/QCF level 2 or 3 in either Health and Social Care or Clinical Healthcare or the equivalent Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience working with the public in a healthcare capacity Understanding of the importance of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information Desirable Experience working within the community/hospital sexual and reproductive healthcare setting Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential Ability to undertake clinical skills including chaperoning, venepuncture, blood pressure, urinalysis and height and weight measurements Good written and verbal communication skills Understanding of sexual and reproductive health services Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Education to GCSE level NVQ/QCF level 2 or 3 in either Health and Social Care or Clinical Healthcare or the equivalent Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience working with the public in a healthcare capacity Understanding of the importance of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information Desirable Experience working within the community/hospital sexual and reproductive healthcare setting Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential Ability to undertake clinical skills including chaperoning, venepuncture, blood pressure, urinalysis and height and weight measurements Good written and verbal communication skills Understanding of sexual and reproductive health 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address 1st site Wakely Centre (2nd site Caryl Thomas Clinic, Headstone Dr, Harrow, HA1 4UQ) Grange Road Hayes UB3 2RR Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)