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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 842-SCS-7724-26
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated compassionate and caring individual that is looking to join our dynamic and successful Sexual Health Service within Derby city and County clinics.
If you are wanting to be part of a team give the highest quality patient care then we would like to hear from you.
We are innovative service always looking at ways to enhance patient care and our processes. We encourage everyone to have a voice.
The main duties of the role include the following, supporting the clinicians within the clinics . Caring for patients with empathy and compassion, including chaperoning, taking blood, Microscopy, supporting the patients with taking samples and swabs.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a clean and safe clinical area.
- To actively promote and signpost sexual health services and general health promotion services. As part of this post the expected to work flexibly work across Derby City and County clinics.
- Understand the patient need and respond accordingly by adapting to a variety of clinical presentations.
- Working effectively with a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, HCA colleagues, Sexual Health Promotion and senior leaders to ensure safe and effective care.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
842-SCS-7724-26
Job locations
Florence Nightingale community hospital
London Road
Derby
DE12QY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English C or above
- Educated to NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject or Equivalent
- IT Literacy skills
- Venepuncture trained or willingness to undertake training on appointment
- Able to travel across the City and County south peripherals
- Experience of working in a NHS clinic / NHS surgery
- Essential oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Contraception and Sexual health screening
- Safeguarding procedures
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare providers.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Team working skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of health care providers
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English C or above
- Educated to NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject or Equivalent
- IT Literacy skills
- Venepuncture trained or willingness to undertake training on appointment
- Able to travel across the City and County south peripherals
- Experience of working in a NHS clinic / NHS surgery
- Essential oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Contraception and Sexual health screening
- Safeguarding procedures
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare providers.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Team working skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of health care providers
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Florence Nightingale community hospital
London Road
Derby
DE12QY
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Florence Nightingale community hospital
London Road
Derby
DE12QY
United Kingdom