Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Health Adviser within the Sexual Health team. This post is for 37.5 hours per week and will involve cross-site working at 2 clinics covering the East Sussex region.
Eligible candidates would need to be Registered Nurses or Midwives as this role incorporates direct patient care as well as telephone assessments. We are a small, friendly team who provide care for service users with a diverse range of sexual health needs across East Sussex. Health Advising is a challenging, but rewarding role which would suit a compassionate and dynamic individual. Excellent communication skills, record keeping and teamwork skills are essential to the role. The Health Advisers undertake screening, treatment of STIs, PrEP clinics, contact tracing, SXT and management of patients with high risk sexual activities.
Experience in Health Advising, Genitourinary medicine or related fields would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE/ RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
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To have worked in a healthcare setting
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To have used counselling/ counselling skills with patients either face to face or by telephone
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To have a working knowledge of clinical and psychosocial aspects of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV or related sexual health issues
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To have knowledge/ experience of sexual health education/ promotion with individuals and within a group setting
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To have experiences of teaching and lecturing
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / RMN or other Registered Health Care Professional
- Evidence of continued professional development to diploma level or equivalent level of training and experience
- Commitment to personal development and to undertaking required training for the position
Desirable
- Teaching / Assessing qualification e.g. ENB998 or comparable professional qualification in mentorship
- Clinical supervision training
- Educated to degree level
- Relevant post basic Sexual Health or Counselling / Health Adviser qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Liaison across different health care agencies, including Primary care teams and community services.
- Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of managing own case load
- Experience of health promotion
Desirable
- Experience in working with young people or other high-risk groups
- Experience of child protection and working with under 18's and Frazer guidelines
- Previous experience of working as a nurse in Sexual Health care/ GU medicine/ related field
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of sexual health and HIV, including National Strategy and Health promotion
Desirable
- Understanding of Microsoft teams and Attend Anywhere
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / RMN or other Registered Health Care Professional
- Evidence of continued professional development to diploma level or equivalent level of training and experience
- Commitment to personal development and to undertaking required training for the position
Desirable
- Teaching / Assessing qualification e.g. ENB998 or comparable professional qualification in mentorship
- Clinical supervision training
- Educated to degree level
- Relevant post basic Sexual Health or Counselling / Health Adviser qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Liaison across different health care agencies, including Primary care teams and community services.
- Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of managing own case load
- Experience of health promotion
Desirable
- Experience in working with young people or other high-risk groups
- Experience of child protection and working with under 18's and Frazer guidelines
- Previous experience of working as a nurse in Sexual Health care/ GU medicine/ related field
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of sexual health and HIV, including National Strategy and Health promotion
Desirable
- Understanding of Microsoft teams and Attend Anywhere
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).
