Job summary
The
successful candidate will work as part of a multi-professional team and under
the direction of qualified health care staff who will be providing
comprehensive, evidence based and patient focused sexual health care. This includes Contraception and Sexual Health
(CaSH) Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) and Chlamydia screening and related public
health activites and intiatives. The
role encompasses outreach work, chlamydia screening programme, IT and
administration.There is a requirement to work across the Trust
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be responsible for supporting both the clinical and
non-clinical sexual health team, fostering close working relations with all
practitioners to support the delivery of local sexual health strategies
(including sexual health and teenage pregnancy) in order to reduce teenage
conceptions, improve health and well-being and increase access to health
services. The post holder will form relationships with other organisations,
including young people's groups, schools, college,etc.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Assists the delivery of sexual health promotion across a
range of venues (e.g. workplaces, community venues, prisons, educational
settings and through a variety of methods
- Organise and attend a variety of outreach events and
training
- Provide specific information for sexual health events
- Deliver sexual health outreach work and advocacy through
direct work with clients or as an advisory role to other workers/professionals
- Prepare the resources for the online condom service and
outreach events
- Provide condoms, lubricant and safer sex supplies through
the C Card scheme and online condom service
- Provide information and signposting/referral for local
GUM/CASH/EOHC provision
- Offer chlamydia screening to those aged 13-24 where
approriate and relay results to clients
- Support the delivery of C Card training in various
settings to a variety of professionals
- Assist with education and support for partner
organisations
- Support Sexual Health clinical services as required
- Participate in audits to monitor the delivery and
standards of care given to patients
- Participate in maintaining the up to date social media for
the Sexual Health Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Assists the delivery of sexual health promotion across a
range of venues (e.g. workplaces, community venues, prisons, educational
settings and through a variety of methods
- Organise and attend a variety of outreach events and
training
- Provide specific information for sexual health events
- Deliver sexual health outreach work and advocacy through
direct work with clients or as an advisory role to other workers/professionals
- Prepare the resources for the online condom service and
outreach events
- Provide condoms, lubricant and safer sex supplies through
the C Card scheme and online condom service
- Provide information and signposting/referral for local
GUM/CASH/EOHC provision
- Offer chlamydia screening to those aged 13-24 where
approriate and relay results to clients
- Support the delivery of C Card training in various
settings to a variety of professionals
- Assist with education and support for partner
organisations
- Support Sexual Health clinical services as required
- Participate in audits to monitor the delivery and
standards of care given to patients
- Participate in maintaining the up to date social media for
the Sexual Health Team
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- General sexual health, contraception knowledge
- Awareness of the principles of confidentiality and relevant policies
- Knowledge of policies and procedures surrounding care of young people under 16
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Competent use of IT
- Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment
- Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern
- Self starter, able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
- Ability to plan and organise workload to ensure safe service provision, team player
- Experience of presenting/developing training to variety of client groups
Desirable
- Knowledge of the methodology used for partner notification
- Experience of working in outreach settings
- Use of C-card as registration or distribution
- Experience of maintenance of Social media account in work setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health or contraception setting
- Experience working unsupervised
- Experience providing training to groups and individuals in clinical and non-clinical settings
Desirable
- Experience of community based work in a relevant field
- Experience of working in a clinical care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades A to C (English Language essential)
- NVQ level 4 or Diploma in health or relevant area (or equivalent qualification/experience)
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work in a flexible way, within core business hours, to meet the needs of the service. In addition this may include evening and weekend work
- Ability to travel independently to fulfil the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- General sexual health, contraception knowledge
- Awareness of the principles of confidentiality and relevant policies
- Knowledge of policies and procedures surrounding care of young people under 16
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Competent use of IT
- Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment
- Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern
- Self starter, able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
- Ability to plan and organise workload to ensure safe service provision, team player
- Experience of presenting/developing training to variety of client groups
Desirable
- Knowledge of the methodology used for partner notification
- Experience of working in outreach settings
- Use of C-card as registration or distribution
- Experience of maintenance of Social media account in work setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health or contraception setting
- Experience working unsupervised
- Experience providing training to groups and individuals in clinical and non-clinical settings
Desirable
- Experience of community based work in a relevant field
- Experience of working in a clinical care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades A to C (English Language essential)
- NVQ level 4 or Diploma in health or relevant area (or equivalent qualification/experience)
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work in a flexible way, within core business hours, to meet the needs of the service. In addition this may include evening and weekend work
- Ability to travel independently to fulfil the requirements of the post
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.
