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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 22 September 2026

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Job summary

To work as a team member providing support to Medical and Nursing Staff within Sexual Health and HIV Service. The post will include clinical chaperoning, phlebotomy and microscopy (when trained).

• Be able to work without constant direct supervision using initiative within the level of competence for the post.
• Act as a role model at all times, reflecting the Trust values and behaviours and deliver high standards of care.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and service users, recognising, respecting and responding to the diverse needs of our population, maintaining a high level of

Main duties of the job

• The post will include Clinical Chaperoning, phlebotomy and microscopy (when trained).
• To set up and close down the clinical area, be responsible to ensure that stock levels are maintained and to have an awareness of clerical duties needed to book service users in to try to build a flexible workforce.

About us

There is the expectation that you will be expected to work across the sites of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

CHFT is an integrated acute and community Trust serving diverse communities across Calderdale and Kirklees, with strong partnerships across West Yorkshire. We are proud of our One Culture of Care -- caring for each other with the same compassion, kindness and respect that we show our patients -- and of the values that underpin how we work: we put people first, we go see, we work together to get results, and we do the must dos.

CHFT is recognised as a forward looking, digitally enabled Trust, with a strong track record of using data, innovation and system collaboration to improve quality, safety and outcomes. We are ambitious about the role that acute trusts play in prevention, population health and reducing inequalities, and this post sits at the heart of that agenda.

Details

Date posted

15 September 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, Flexible working

Reference number

372-FSS3148

Job locations

Broad Street Sexual Health

Broad Street

Halifax

HX1 1UB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Preparation of examination rooms and the clinical environment in accordance with the Trusts infection control policy to ensure the patient/clinic environment is clean and safe.
• Assisting with examinations, as directed by the clinician
• Support the HIV team across both sites
• Chaperone procedures as directed by the clinicianPhlebotomy with training
• Microscopy with training
• Facilitate Test & Go asymptomatic testing lists
• Recording of routine observations, eg weight, blood pressure and temperature.
• Assisting patients to dress and undress, as necessary.
• Assisting patients with poor mobility in accordance with manual handling policies.
• To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with multidisciplinary team.
• Removal of all debris and soiled linen after each clinic to prevent cross infection in compliance with Trust Policy.
• To provide cover at times of absence due to holiday or sickness.
• Maintenance of stock items.
• Dealing with telephone calls in a pleasant and courteous manner
• Assist with the provision of essential nursing care, under the direction of a registered nurse and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Recognise the individual abilities and needs of each patient and promote independence and self-management.
• Be able to explain the patient journey, including examination procedure and how to prepare patient physically and mentally.
• Demonstrates an understanding of normal results and the importance of reporting abnormal results to a qualified Nurse.
• To supervise the maintenance of clinical rooms to receive clients and removal of all debris and soiled linen after each clinic to prevent cross infection in compliance with Trust Policy
• To take responsibility for the maintenance of stock items in conjunction with lead nurse.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Preparation of examination rooms and the clinical environment in accordance with the Trusts infection control policy to ensure the patient/clinic environment is clean and safe.
• Assisting with examinations, as directed by the clinician
• Support the HIV team across both sites
• Chaperone procedures as directed by the clinicianPhlebotomy with training
• Microscopy with training
• Facilitate Test & Go asymptomatic testing lists
• Recording of routine observations, eg weight, blood pressure and temperature.
• Assisting patients to dress and undress, as necessary.
• Assisting patients with poor mobility in accordance with manual handling policies.
• To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with multidisciplinary team.
• Removal of all debris and soiled linen after each clinic to prevent cross infection in compliance with Trust Policy.
• To provide cover at times of absence due to holiday or sickness.
• Maintenance of stock items.
• Dealing with telephone calls in a pleasant and courteous manner
• Assist with the provision of essential nursing care, under the direction of a registered nurse and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Recognise the individual abilities and needs of each patient and promote independence and self-management.
• Be able to explain the patient journey, including examination procedure and how to prepare patient physically and mentally.
• Demonstrates an understanding of normal results and the importance of reporting abnormal results to a qualified Nurse.
• To supervise the maintenance of clinical rooms to receive clients and removal of all debris and soiled linen after each clinic to prevent cross infection in compliance with Trust Policy
• To take responsibility for the maintenance of stock items in conjunction with lead nurse.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• English and Mathematics GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent. This includes Key Skills Level 1 in Communication and Application of Number or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Mathematics
• Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent experience and able to evidence the completion of the Care Certificate and core competencies associated with the Clinical Support Worker role.
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role and specific area
• Moving and Handling knowledge and experience
• Infection Control knowledge and experience

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
• Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
• Demonstrate commitment to a caring profession and delivery of person-centred care
• Understand the importance of record keeping
• Literacy Skills
• IT skills
• Experience of record keeping

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
• Good communication Skills

Desirable

• Plan delegated workload

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• English and Mathematics GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent. This includes Key Skills Level 1 in Communication and Application of Number or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Mathematics
• Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent experience and able to evidence the completion of the Care Certificate and core competencies associated with the Clinical Support Worker role.
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role and specific area
• Moving and Handling knowledge and experience
• Infection Control knowledge and experience

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
• Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
• Demonstrate commitment to a caring profession and delivery of person-centred care
• Understand the importance of record keeping
• Literacy Skills
• IT skills
• Experience of record keeping

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
• Good communication Skills

Desirable

• Plan delegated workload

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broad Street Sexual Health

Broad Street

Halifax

HX1 1UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broad Street Sexual Health

Broad Street

Halifax

HX1 1UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Jill Tattersley

[email protected]

01422261370

Details

Date posted

15 September 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, Flexible working

Reference number

372-FSS3148

Job locations

Broad Street Sexual Health

Broad Street

Halifax

HX1 1UB

United Kingdom

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