Clinical Support Worker in Brighton inBrighton PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

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PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYThis role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and

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thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. Applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years'

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in the same role (Band 3 HCA within the NHS) to meet the

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requirements to qualify for sponsorship.For this role it is essential that you have previous NHS or NHS primary care

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with a Care Certificate from an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation. Or that you are an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute NHS Trust within recent years with evidence of your degree verified by an ENIC report.Please ensure to attach your Care Certificate and/or ENIC report to your application as this will be required for interview.Post holders will be expected to undertake training to ensure a basic knowledge or level of competence in sexual health appropriate to the role and to be able to work across all sites of the integrated service according to service needs. Flexibility in working hours is expected including weekend & evening working.

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Another exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy and dynamic Nursing team as a Clinic Support Worker within the Sexual Health and Contraception Service in Brighton. The Integrated Sexual Health Service in Brighton operates across three sites, with outreach to other parts of the city. We are a multi-professional progressive team providing a comprehensive, evidence based and patient focused service for Contraception and Sexual Health.

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in venepuncture and/or diagnostic microscopy is desirable but not essential as all necessary training will be given to the successful candidate/s. However, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are imperative as the role requires a sensitive, confidential and non-judgemental manner at all times. Evidence of previous team working and flexibility is essential.Please see the

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About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and

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s will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.Candidate Information Pack : https://jobsincare.com/job/jnszzw9l8T0

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Date posted
30 October 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3

Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number
279-7475296-OCT25

Job location
sRoyal Sussex County HospitalEastern RoadBrightonBN2 5BE

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Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivering planned, high quality nursing care that supports the integrated service (the service) aim of providing effective care that encompasses and responds to the sexual health and contraception needs of patients attending the service.The post holder will (after in-house training and successful completion of competency based assessments) provide evidence-based, clinical patient care that supports holistic sexual and reproductive health care of patients attending the service. This will include venepuncture, assisting medical and nursing staff performing intimate genital examinations, specimen collection and delivering contraception care , acting as a chaperone, performing diagnostic microscopy, facilitating asymptomatic patient pathways, recording patient observations (blood pressure, weight, height) and sexual health discussion / health promotion (including C-Card and condom provision.The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of the clinical area and assisting colleagues in the genital biopsy, Horizon, IUD / IUS and implant clinic.The post holder is required to work in an autonomous role when performing venepuncture and diagnostic microscopy and will be required to make clinical diagnosis based upon their microscopy assessmentThe post holder will work across hub and spoke sites across Brighton and Hove, and is required to work some evenings and weekends.Please see the

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EssentialNHS

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or NHS primary care

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is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute NHS Trust within recent yearsCare Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisationAbility to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or a professional discussionSkillsEssential

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of working in an autonomous role and managing own workloadDesirableVenepunctureDiagnostic Microscopy

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in a Sexual Health and Contraception settingPeople Management and DevelopmentEssentialGood interpersonal and people skillsAble to work as part of a teamDesirableKnowledge of initiates that relate to Sexual Health and ContraceptionCompetent to chaperone during intimate genital examinationsAware of confidentiality in relation to sexually transmitted infections, young people and safeguardingSpecific RequirementsEssentialAble to work under pressure and manage a diverse workloadCompetent in basic IT skills (mouse competent/email)Non- judgemental and with the personal maturity to discuss matters related to sex and sexualityAble to communicate complex and sensitive information using appropriate languageDesirableKnowledge of Healthcare in an inner cityFreedom to ActEssentialWork within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines.Take responsibility for assessing service requirements and delegate work as appropriate in response to changing demandsEquality, Diversity, and InclusionEssentialEvidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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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

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