Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice - Wakefield Sexual Health
Spectrum Community Health CIC
Wakefield, WF1 1QS
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
16 days left
Job description
This is an apprentice role band 2. Band 3 on completion of training requirements. The post holder will provide support and clinical care to the servic...
Support the delivery of clinical care in the Sexual Health Service. The role willinclude chaperoning, obtaining samples and assisting medical and nursing staff in the provision of contraception and the management of sexually transmitted infections.
Maintain stock levels and stock control within the unit.
This post includes working across a range of services.
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
- Access to NHS Pension
- Time for you day (additional day off)
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Qualifications
Essential
- Genuine interest and desire to work in GUM/Contraception Specialism - this should be displayed in both application and interview.
- Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience (e.g.GCSE grade 9-4)
- Prepared to study and complete Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A Level/BTEC National level)
Desirable
- CDL/Elite
- Typing RSA 1
- Qualification in Mathematics & English language (or be prepared to obtain through apprenticeship)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding confidentiality
- Understanding of basic Sexual health issues.
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of the range of contraception and sexually transmitted infections
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a health care setting dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
- Confident and able to communicate with a range of people
- Can demonstrate they are able to work in an organised and methodical way, multitasking as necessary
- Computer literate, and confident in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes and electronic patient records/effective typist.
- Previous experience communicating with the general public face to face or via telephone
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Stock control and ordering of supplies.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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