An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 HCA to join our friendly enthusiastic and committed team. The multidisciplinary team covers the Warrington and Halton area providing Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception services under “axess”. The post on offer is a permanent position.
Applicants must be able to travel to various locations between Warrington and Halton (Runcorn and Widnes) and be flexible to work a range of early and evening shifts. Position will be based at Runcorn Sexual Health Service in Halton .
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 have extensive IT skills, be a quick learner and ability to adapt to fast paced environments. Good communication skills and venepuncture are also essential criteria's for this role. Previous experience of working within a sexual health / contraception service 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 providing support 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.
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The role is varied and includes venepuncture, assisting with procedures, obtaining base line observations, computer skills, ordering of stock,
stock replenishment, conducting STI screening for asymptomatic patients referring onward when required, results management and administrative duties .
Once skilled and competent the potholder will take an autonomous role in managing asymptomatic clinics alongside the team, testing for STIs
The post will holder will be required to work a minimum of 2 late shifts per week.
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This advert closes on Friday 7 Mar 2025