Job summary
Do you have a passion for tackling health inequalities and working collaboratively with marginalised groups? A strong track record in delivery of training, campaigns and good networking skills?
Sefton Sexual Health Service is looking to appoint Health Improvement Engagement Facilitators to join their team.
The post holder will be an active member of the Health Improvement Team (including the outreach team) within the Integrated Sexual Health Service.
You will be involved in delivery of outreach and training to identified groups, campaign development using a mixed approach including social media and partnership working in relation to addressing inequalities in health across the broader footprint of Sefton.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:-
Deliver non-clinical interventions, innovative and effective education and training programmes to improve the sexual and emotional health and wellbeing of the local population.
Engage people of all ages and provide holistic support to address their sexual and emotional health and wellbeing needs; enabling them to make informed choices about their sexual health, personal relationships and associated issues. To work with a range of partners to assist in the development of robust, effective health and relationship programmes and interventions to address the social factors that can impact sexual health.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for Full DetailsAdvertising Date - 7th August 2024
Closing Date - 16th August 2024
Shortlisting Commences - 17th August 2024
Proposed Interview Date - 2nd September 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for Full DetailsAdvertising Date - 7th August 2024
Closing Date - 16th August 2024
Shortlisting Commences - 17th August 2024
Proposed Interview Date - 2nd September 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to at least A-Level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Foundation Degree and/or equivalent qualification and/or experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young adults and adults
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working with local community groups
- Knowledge of sexual health issues
- Knowledge of key strategies and policies relating to young people, sexual health and safeguarding (children and adults)
Desirable
- Knowledge of local communities
- Experience of condom distribution schemes
Skills
Essential
- IT Literate
- Ability to record information in a clear and accurate manner
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and work autonomously
- Demonstrate initiative and proactive approach to problem solving
- Understanding of confidentiality
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Desirable
- Ability to travel by own vehicle/access to assisted driver
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to at least A-Level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Foundation Degree and/or equivalent qualification and/or experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young adults and adults
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working with local community groups
- Knowledge of sexual health issues
- Knowledge of key strategies and policies relating to young people, sexual health and safeguarding (children and adults)
Desirable
- Knowledge of local communities
- Experience of condom distribution schemes
Skills
Essential
- IT Literate
- Ability to record information in a clear and accurate manner
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and work autonomously
- Demonstrate initiative and proactive approach to problem solving
- Understanding of confidentiality
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Desirable
- Ability to travel by own vehicle/access to assisted driver
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).
