HIV Outpatient Support Worker (Sponsorship Available)

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.

Closing Date: 27 March 2025