Employer: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £31,944 – £34,937 per year
Visa Sponsorship: Available
Job Summary
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible Support Worker to join its Sexual Health Team. The role focuses on providing a supportive, friendly, and non-judgemental environment for patients, their families, and friends. The Support Worker will be a key part of the multi-disciplinary HIV outpatient team, delivering high-quality clinical and non-clinical care in line with Trust policies and values.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain a sound knowledge base of HIV and related issues to support the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Monitor and evaluate patient care, keeping secure written and statistical records and providing reports as needed.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment in accordance with infection control and risk policies.
- Use medical equipment safely and competently, reporting faults promptly.
- Assist in patient examination and specimen collection, ensuring accurate storage and processing.
- Provide care with respect for patients’ customs, culture, and preferences.
- Perform pregnancy tests, urinalysis, peak flow, phlebotomy, and vital sign recording competently.
- Calculate BMI, FRAX, and CVD risk using appropriate tools based on national guidelines.
- Perform INSTI (HIV point-of-care) tests for clients.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable:
- Diploma in a health-related field (e.g., Health Promotion)
- Care Certificate
Skills & Abilities
Essential:
- Excellent communication skills
- Phlebotomy skills (with training)
- IT and data management skills
Desirable:
- Competency in Point-of-Care HIV testing
- Previous data input experience
Experience
Essential:
- Demonstrates knowledge of HIV
- Competence in recording and monitoring patient vital observations
Desirable:
- Experience in asymptomatic STI screening
- Previous experience working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential:
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Awareness of safeguarding
- Ability to provide individualised care under supervision
Desirable:
- Experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
Other Requirements
Essential:
- Demonstration of Trust Values
Desirable:
- Experience in service innovation or development
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any prior criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications are welcomed from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Candidates will need to comply with UK Visas and Immigration regulations, including submitting a criminal record certificate for countries where they have resided for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.
For further details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
