Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understanding confidentiality
- Knowledge
Understanding of basic Sexual health issues.
- Experience
Previous experience of working in a health care setting dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
- Experience
Confident and able to communicate with a range of people
- Experience
Can demonstrate they are able to work in an organised and methodical way, multitasking as necessary
- Experience
Computer literate, and confident in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes and electronic patient records/effective typist.
- Experience
Previous experience communicating with the general public face to face or via telephone
- Qualifications
Genuine interest and desire to work in GUM/Contraception Specialism – this should be displayed in both application and interview.
- Qualifications
Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience (e.g.GCSE grade 9-4)
- Qualifications
Prepared to study and complete Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A Level/BTEC National level)
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
In depth knowledge of the range of contraception and sexually transmitted infections
- Experience
Phlebotomy
- Experience
Stock control and ordering of supplies.
- Qualifications
CDL/Elite
- Qualifications
Typing RSA 1
- Qualifications
Qualification in Mathematics & English language (or be prepared to obtain through apprenticeship)
Job overview
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 service users and staff within Wakefield Integrated Sexual Health team under the supervision of a clinician. The post holder will also provide some administrative and clerical support as required.
Experience of SystmOne is advantageous however will training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of clinical care in the Sexual Health Service. The role will include 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice - Wakefield Sexual Health with Spectrum Community Health CIC in Wakefield, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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