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Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust

Health Advisor - Sexual Health & HIV

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Job summary

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job summary

Main duties of the job

Health Advisor Band 6

Provide information and health education for clients diagnosed with HIV & sexually transmitted infections, providing support and onward referral as required.Support patients with inconclusive HIV results until their HIV results are ascertainedProvide effective partner notification (PN) in order to fulfil a public health role by securing the attendance and treatment outcomes of the contacts of patientsTo liaise with other GUM/HIV clinics nationally to facilitate partner notification.To independently manage own caseload, including more challenging Provider Referral PN in HIVTo engage with clients specifically around risk reduction and behaviour change, using evidenced based tools such as Motivational Interviewing and Behavioural Change models.Provide comprehensive risk assessment of patients in crisis and make onwards referrals to appropriate specialist services e.g. Psychology/Psychiatry & Substance Misuse services

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa pro rata Incl. HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-5530915-SS-Y

Job locations

Croydon Sexual Health Centre

530 London Road,Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • RGN (1st level) / RMN or Degree in Health Promotion, Sociology, Psychology or Relevant Public Health qualification to degree level or beyond
  • Accredited Counselling qualification or Evidence of further substantive study / qualifications in the field of Risk Reduction or Behaviour Change or Public Health

Desirable

  • Advanced STIF Course
  • Evidence of further substantive education in the field of Sexual or Reproductive health
  • Phlebotomy qualification and current practice.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

  • Good knowledge of the principles and practice around Partner Notification in STIs and HIV
  • Knowledge of PrEP and PEPSE
  • To have knowledge of different contraceptive methods and to assess for Emergency Contraception.
  • Knowledge and application of Person-Centred Counselling approach.

Desirable

  • Experience of PN with challenging service-users

Experience

Essential

  • Previous substantive experience of working as a Health Adviser in a UK Sexual Health clinic
  • Experience in Partner Notification, including Provider Referral
  • Previous experience of 1:1 work with clients in a sexual Health/Health promotion context
  • Direct experience of working with young people
  • Experience of managing positive results and recalling patients with untreated infections

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an Integrated Sexual health / Reproductive health setting
Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • RGN (1st level) / RMN or Degree in Health Promotion, Sociology, Psychology or Relevant Public Health qualification to degree level or beyond
  • Accredited Counselling qualification or Evidence of further substantive study / qualifications in the field of Risk Reduction or Behaviour Change or Public Health

Desirable

  • Advanced STIF Course
  • Evidence of further substantive education in the field of Sexual or Reproductive health
  • Phlebotomy qualification and current practice.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

  • Good knowledge of the principles and practice around Partner Notification in STIs and HIV
  • Knowledge of PrEP and PEPSE
  • To have knowledge of different contraceptive methods and to assess for Emergency Contraception.
  • Knowledge and application of Person-Centred Counselling approach.

Desirable

  • Experience of PN with challenging service-users

Experience

Essential

  • Previous substantive experience of working as a Health Adviser in a UK Sexual Health clinic
  • Experience in Partner Notification, including Provider Referral
  • Previous experience of 1:1 work with clients in a sexual Health/Health promotion context
  • Direct experience of working with young people
  • Experience of managing positive results and recalling patients with untreated infections

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an Integrated Sexual health / Reproductive health setting

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 details

Employer name

Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Sexual Health Centre

530 London Road,Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Sexual Health Centre

530 London Road,Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Jamal Smith-John

jsmith-john@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa pro rata Incl. HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-5530915-SS-Y

Job locations

Croydon Sexual Health Centre

530 London Road,Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE


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