# Clinical Support Worker Sexual Health > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-support-worker-sexual-health/cb7befec-b6a1-429d-a4a1-3e15941ca558 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-support-worker-sexual-health/cb7befec-b6a1-429d-a4a1-3e15941ca558.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (The service currently operates Monday to Friday between the hours of 09:00 to 19:30.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T09:52:29.493Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Sexual_Health_County_Wide/Sexual_Health_County_Wide-v8074582 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8074582?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Health Care Support Worker post working within Cumbria Integrated Sexual Health Team.  You will be expected to undertake the Care Certificate to enhance your knowledge and the care that you provide. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this.  For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the “read this before applying” section. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work with Multidisciplinary team in providing the fundamentals of care for our patients. You will be expected to undertake the Care Certificate to enhance your knowledge and the care that you provide. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this.  For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the “read this before applying” section. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information. This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this.  For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Health Care Support Worker post working within Cumbria Integrated Sexual Health Team. You will be expected to undertake the Care Certificate to enhance your knowledge and the care that you provide. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the “read this before applying” section. ## Job Description The successful candidate will work with Multidisciplinary team in providing the fundamentals of care for our patients. You will be expected to undertake the Care Certificate to enhance your knowledge and the care that you provide. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the “read this before applying” section. ## Responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information. This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - - Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; - - Theoretical knowledge - - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - - Clinical observations - - Knowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation - - National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment - - Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 **Desirable** - - Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers ### Other Requirements **Essential** - - Promote equality and value diversity - - Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours. ### Skills and Aptitudes **Essential** - - Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication. - - Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills. - - Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems. - - Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions, observations and metrics. - - Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures. - - Attention to detail - - Ability to use initiative appropriately - - Non judgemental attitude - - Ability to demonstrate the compassionate - - Keyboard skills - - Venepuncture values and behaviours needed for dignified care - - Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible - - Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals. - - Caring and empathetic - - Motivated and with a pro-active approach - - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - - Committed to providing high quality patient care - - Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care. Personal resilience - - Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure - - Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image - - Reliable, adaptable and dependable. - - Willingness to learn new skills, e.g IT systems, Microscopy **Desirable** - - Venepunture skills - - Experience of working with young people ### Personal Circumstances **Essential** - - Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service **Desirable** - - Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - - Experience of working in health or social care. - - Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings - - Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision - - Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation. - - Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work. - - Knowledge of Safeguarding - - Understanding work-related boundaries. - - Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality **Desirable** - - Knowledge of aspects of sexual health - - Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies. - - Computer skills - - Clinical policies and procedures - - Evidence of understanding of Trust Business - - Experience of working in the Trust previously ## Documents - [care certificate (pdf, 170.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10366125) - [a-26-7863199 clinical support worker sexual health b3 (pdf, 312.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10366124) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.