Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Health Advising Team at Sexual Health Hounslow as a Band 6 Sexual Health Adviser. We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders to manage the day to day running of the Chlamydia Screening Programmes (CSP) and C-Card Condom Distribution Scheme (CDS) and contribute to the on-going development of the two schemes as well as being a clinic based Sexual Health Advisor. Flexible working is required across several sites in the borough.
Please see the attached job description and person specification. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate they meet the essential criteria in the person specification in their application and if shortlisted, at interview.
For an informal visit or for further information about the post please contact Sue Dyer, s.dyer3@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- To support the Senior Sexual Health Adviser in operationally managing the day to day running of the Chlamydia Screening Programmes (CSP) and C-Card Condom Distribution Scheme (CDS) and contribute to the on-going development of the two schemes.
- To participate in the implementation and monitoring of the service user pathway and provider training pathway for the two schemes.
- To participate in the management of positive chlamydia and/or gonorrhoea results through the CSP scheme including seeing individuals to provide health promotion/risk reduction information and advice, partner notification, signposting and administering treatment for uncomplicated asymptomatic chlamydia and LGV.
- To work with the Sexual Health Hounslow Business Manager to ensure data collection and reporting for the two schemes.
- To undertake general Health Advisor duties as required including providing health adviser cover during clinics and supporting the Senior Health Adviser Assistant and Health Adviser Assistant with results management and patient queries.
- To work with the Senior Health Adviser to take on specific outreach projects or development work to address identified needs and target populations.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.
We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate. We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- To participate in the management of positive chlamydia and/or gonorrhoea results through the CSP scheme.
- To facilitate the recall of clients with untreated infections or those in need of follow-up and/or test of cure by telephone, letter or in person.
- Provide information and health education to clients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, providing support and onward referral as required.
- To manage the process of partner notification/management for these clients in order to encourage, with the clients consent, the attendance of all potentially infected sexual contacts to a Sexual Health clinic
- To provide time limited 1:1 work for clients specifically around risk reduction and behaviour change, using evidenced based tools such as Motivational Interviewing and Behavioural Change models. Assessing all factors which might negatively affect a clients sexual health and referring to appropriate specialist services e.g. Psychology/Psychiatry & Alcohol & Drug services
- Ensure at all times that the clients identity and the confidential nature of the information obtained is respected in accordance with the Sexually Transmitted Disease Regulations of 1974 and the NHS VD directive of 1991, within clinic, outreach and off site services
- Provide initial crisis intervention, assessment and appropriate referral for those clients attending the clinic with associated problems, e.g. termination of pregnancy, sexual identity, sexual assault, substance misuse and sexual dysfunction.
- Offer information and support, to deal with enquiries from, both the general public and health professionals about Sexually Transmitted Infections, including HIV and managing clients who present with health anxiety; assessing and referring as appropriate.
- To be competent in the management of under 16 year olds and vulnerable adults working within Fraser Guidelines and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, safeguarding professionals both within the Trust and outside and Child Protection Services as appropriate.
- To take sexual histories from clients as appropriate and refer on to relevant individuals in the multi professional team as part of the care pathway.
- To undertake training as per Trust guidelines and in line with the individuals professional qualification to either dispense/supply or prescribe medication such as Azithromycin, PEPSE/ PrEP or vaccinations as part of the patients care pathway and to participate with pharmacy in regularly auditing this.
- To conduct Point of Care HIV testing in accordance with Trust and Directorate guidelines following training and assessment of competency.
- To be able to perform phlebotomy as required in accordance with Trust and Directorate guidelines following training and assessment of competency.
- To be able to administer treatment for uncomplicated chlamydia/LGV as required in accordance with Trust and Directorate guidelines following training and assessment of competency.
- Maintain accurate client records, ensuring all entries are dated, signed and designation recorded as in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures.
- To undertake general Health Adviser duties as required including covering clinics during Health Adviser absence.
- Assist in maintaining high standards of care through creating a caring and therapeutic Environment.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- To participate in the management of positive chlamydia and/or gonorrhoea results through the CSP scheme.
- To facilitate the recall of clients with untreated infections or those in need of follow-up and/or test of cure by telephone, letter or in person.
- Provide information and health education to clients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, providing support and onward referral as required.
- To manage the process of partner notification/management for these clients in order to encourage, with the clients consent, the attendance of all potentially infected sexual contacts to a Sexual Health clinic
- To provide time limited 1:1 work for clients specifically around risk reduction and behaviour change, using evidenced based tools such as Motivational Interviewing and Behavioural Change models. Assessing all factors which might negatively affect a clients sexual health and referring to appropriate specialist services e.g. Psychology/Psychiatry & Alcohol & Drug services
- Ensure at all times that the clients identity and the confidential nature of the information obtained is respected in accordance with the Sexually Transmitted Disease Regulations of 1974 and the NHS VD directive of 1991, within clinic, outreach and off site services
- Provide initial crisis intervention, assessment and appropriate referral for those clients attending the clinic with associated problems, e.g. termination of pregnancy, sexual identity, sexual assault, substance misuse and sexual dysfunction.
- Offer information and support, to deal with enquiries from, both the general public and health professionals about Sexually Transmitted Infections, including HIV and managing clients who present with health anxiety; assessing and referring as appropriate.
- To be competent in the management of under 16 year olds and vulnerable adults working within Fraser Guidelines and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, safeguarding professionals both within the Trust and outside and Child Protection Services as appropriate.
- To take sexual histories from clients as appropriate and refer on to relevant individuals in the multi professional team as part of the care pathway.
- To undertake training as per Trust guidelines and in line with the individuals professional qualification to either dispense/supply or prescribe medication such as Azithromycin, PEPSE/ PrEP or vaccinations as part of the patients care pathway and to participate with pharmacy in regularly auditing this.
- To conduct Point of Care HIV testing in accordance with Trust and Directorate guidelines following training and assessment of competency.
- To be able to perform phlebotomy as required in accordance with Trust and Directorate guidelines following training and assessment of competency.
- To be able to administer treatment for uncomplicated chlamydia/LGV as required in accordance with Trust and Directorate guidelines following training and assessment of competency.
- Maintain accurate client records, ensuring all entries are dated, signed and designation recorded as in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures.
- To undertake general Health Adviser duties as required including covering clinics during Health Adviser absence.
- Assist in maintaining high standards of care through creating a caring and therapeutic Environment.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Education and Qualifications RGN (1st level) or RMN or have a CQSW qualification or Relevant related degree with relevant experience
- Evidence of further education in the field of Sexual or Reproductive health.
- Previous experience of working as a Sexual Health Adviser in a UK Sexual Health clinic or in other relevant sexual health/HIV specific settings.
- Previous experience of 1:1 work with clients in a sexual Health/Health promotion context.
- To have a good clinical knowledge of STI's, contraception and HIV.
- To have good knowledge of the principles and practice around safeguarding.
- Good knowledge of & experience of the principles and practice around Partner Notification.
- Ability to develop collaborative approach to liaise with other agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating training or presentations.
- Experience of participation in clinical audit or research.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Education and Qualifications RGN (1st level) or RMN or have a CQSW qualification or Relevant related degree with relevant experience
- Evidence of further education in the field of Sexual or Reproductive health.
- Previous experience of working as a Sexual Health Adviser in a UK Sexual Health clinic or in other relevant sexual health/HIV specific settings.
- Previous experience of 1:1 work with clients in a sexual Health/Health promotion context.
- To have a good clinical knowledge of STI's, contraception and HIV.
- To have good knowledge of the principles and practice around safeguarding.
- Good knowledge of & experience of the principles and practice around Partner Notification.
- Ability to develop collaborative approach to liaise with other agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating training or presentations.
- Experience of participation in clinical audit or research.
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).
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).