Job summary
This role is offered on a part time basis of 20 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
Part time - up to 20 hours per week worked between Monday to Friday to meet service need (plus Saturday mornings on rotation once trained, every 1-2 months)
Are you committed to the idea of providing first class Sexual Health services to the people of Swindon and Wiltshire? Do you have the passion and drive to support our patients coupled with the sensitivity to care for people at a vulnerable time in their lives?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a current Sexual Health Adviser to further enhance sexual health provision provided by Swindon Sexual Health Department.
Main duties of the job
You will be flexible in your approach when supporting patients with diverse and complex sexual health requirements. You will nurture a non-judgmental culture and have a friendly and approachable attitude when dealing with sexual health patients.
We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a team setting and can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, good sexual health knowledge and a strong awareness of associated issues.
The role is based at Swindon Health Centre but working across sites may be required.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health advisers are autonomous practitioners who deliver, support, advice, information, education and health promotion to patients attending the sexual health department, including those diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they provide specialist support to clinical colleagues for patients with more complex needs. Health Advisers coordinate the management, delivery and follow-up of positive results, assess psychosocial needs, and offer crisis intervention to patients facing sensitive or challenging circumstances.
The role is varied, demanding but professionally rewarding.
The post is based at Swindon Health Centre, with a requirement to work across other sites as service needs dictate.
Please see full job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health advisers are autonomous practitioners who deliver, support, advice, information, education and health promotion to patients attending the sexual health department, including those diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they provide specialist support to clinical colleagues for patients with more complex needs. Health Advisers coordinate the management, delivery and follow-up of positive results, assess psychosocial needs, and offer crisis intervention to patients facing sensitive or challenging circumstances.
The role is varied, demanding but professionally rewarding.
The post is based at Swindon Health Centre, with a requirement to work across other sites as service needs dictate.
Please see full job description for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse First Level), or CQSW / Diploma in Social Work, or a relevant degree in psychology, health, science, social sciences, health promotion or education
Desirable
- A counselling qualification at certificate level
- A relevant postgraduate qualification relevant to the role e.g. a MSc in counseling, health promotion or public health
- Sexual and reproductive health BASHH competencies
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification professional experience
- Experience of working within a sexual health service or related clinical setting
- Demonstrable counselling skills with patients, delivered face to face and/or remotely
- Experience of delivering sexual health education and health promotion to individuals and groups
- Proven experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of assessing and managing safeguarding concerns involving young people and vulnerable adults
- Experience of delivering high standards of patient centered care
- Experience of working with individuals presenting with diverse and complex needs
- Experience of working in a complex healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Health Adviser role
- Experience of teaching, training or lecturing
- Experience of working under patient group directions (PGDs)
- Working knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks governing confidentiality in Sexual Health services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse First Level), or CQSW / Diploma in Social Work, or a relevant degree in psychology, health, science, social sciences, health promotion or education
Desirable
- A counselling qualification at certificate level
- A relevant postgraduate qualification relevant to the role e.g. a MSc in counseling, health promotion or public health
- Sexual and reproductive health BASHH competencies
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification professional experience
- Experience of working within a sexual health service or related clinical setting
- Demonstrable counselling skills with patients, delivered face to face and/or remotely
- Experience of delivering sexual health education and health promotion to individuals and groups
- Proven experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of assessing and managing safeguarding concerns involving young people and vulnerable adults
- Experience of delivering high standards of patient centered care
- Experience of working with individuals presenting with diverse and complex needs
- Experience of working in a complex healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Health Adviser role
- Experience of teaching, training or lecturing
- Experience of working under patient group directions (PGDs)
- Working knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks governing confidentiality in Sexual Health services
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
