Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Healthcare Assistant · viaNHS Jobs
£25,760–£27,476 a year
- Closing date
- 18 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 5d ago
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5707967
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Job summary
JOB SUMMARY:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers sexual health screening and contraception across Lancashire.
This is a permanent 15 hour post based in the Central Lancashire locality, working in Preston and Chorley.
There will be an expectation that the post holder will work across all areas of Sexual Health Services including all outreach clinics as required.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Doctor or Nurse throughout the clinical examination or clinical procedure of patients in sexual health clinics.
To offer emotional support to patients during the examination procedure, and act as a chaperone to both medical and nursing staff as required.
Following training perform basic observations (such as BP, pulse, weight, height and BMI) and other screening tests for patients within the sexual health care setting, for example, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, urine Chlamydia tests reporting the results to trained nurses.
To undertake venepuncture on a daily basis.
Receive training to perform basic observations (such as BP, pulse, weight, height and BMI) and other screening tests for patients within the sexual health care setting, for example, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, urine Chlamydia tests reporting the results to trained nurses.
To provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff by ensuring that equipment and furniture are cleaned (with specific reference to the prevention of cross infection) and used correctly. To Prepare all clinical areas and rooms, both before and after a clinical session.
To assist in checking all specimens are labelled with the correct patient information and that the specimens sent to the lab are recorded in the patient's record on a daily basis.
About us
BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values:
Details
Date posted
09 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum/pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC189-26
Job locations
Fatima Health Center, Sexual Health Service,
228 Garstang Road
Preston
PR2 9QB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is intended to act as a flexible guide to the duties of the post and therefore will require revision in consultation with the post holder to reflect the changing requirements of the post, to enable the Trust to achieve its corporate goals and objectives
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification
Job responsibilities
This job description is intended to act as a flexible guide to the duties of the post and therefore will require revision in consultation with the post holder to reflect the changing requirements of the post, to enable the Trust to achieve its corporate goals and objectives
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 18 Nov 2026.
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