Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 6 Sexual Health Advisor to join our busy, dynamic team at our iCaSH clinic in Cambridge.
This is a part-time role, Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends.
We will also consider offering a Band 5 progressive post to the right candidate and encourage applications from those with a passion for sexual health.
Support and training will be provided to achieve a Band 6 role. The band 5 Job Description is attached to the vacancy along with the Band 6 Job Description (Band 5 salary range is £31,049 - £37,796)
"Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 15th August 2025"
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload of patients requiring Sexual Health Advisor contact within the service.
To provide advice, support, information, education, treatment, and health promotion to patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B & C.
To manage and oversee the results of tests undertaken within the service and carry out robust partner notification, to ensure the attendance and treatment of contacts.
To provide a safe environment where patients, carers and families can access care, discuss their concerns and ask questions. Provide information, advice, treatment, health promotion and education for patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, providing support and onward referral as required.
To provide time limited 1:1 work for patients specifically around risk reduction and behaviour change, using evidenced based tools such as motivational interviewing, promoting good sexual health and minimises risk.
Assess all factors which might negatively affect a patient's sexual health and refer/signpost to appropriate specialist services for example: psychology/psychiatry and alcohol and drug services as required.
To provide ongoing support, advice and signposting/onward referral for people with associated concerns for example: sexual assault, termination of pregnancy, sexual identity, relationship and psychosexual issues.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Facilitate the recall of patients with untreated infections or those in need of follow-up and/or test of cure. To exchange relevant information about patients and contacts with other sexual health clinics as necessary.
To be competent in the management of under 18-year-olds and vulnerable adults working within Fraser Guidelines and GillickCompetencies.
To provide a safe environment whereby patients, carers and families can access care, discuss their concerns and ask questions. Provide information, advice, treatment, health promotion and education for patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, providing support and onward referral as required.
To provide time limited 1:1 work for patients specifically around risk reduction and behaviour change, using evidenced based tools such as motivational interviewing and behavioural change models, which promotes good sexual health and minimises risk.
Assess all factors which might negatively affect a patients sexual health and refer/signpost to appropriate specialist services for example: psychology/psychiatry and alcohol and drug services as required.
To provide ongoing support, advice and signposting/onward referral for people with associated concerns for example: sexual assault, termination of pregnancy, sexual identity, relationship and psychosexual issues.
Ensure at all times that the patients identity and the confidential nature of the information obtained is in accordance with current legislation, and NHS, BASHH, BHIVA, FSRH and Trust guidelines and polices.
To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams including local safeguarding teams/services where there are concerns regarding Mental Capacity.
If registered, following training and being deemed competent, to perform phlebotomy and Point of Care HIV Testing as required
If registered, following training and being deemed competent to do so, to administer prescribed vaccines in accordance with service guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, if required by the clinical service.
To lead and participate in sexual health promotion work within the service.
To work within the Society of Sexual Health Advisors (SSHA) guidance.
Develop or contribute to the writing, review and updating of Trust and Service policies, guidance, standard operating procedures and other relevant documents.
Communication
Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with the Trusts policies, procedures and guidelines
To provide pre-HIV test discussion for high-risk patients as appropriate and where required.
To take appropriate patient history, referring/signposting on to relevant individuals within the multi-disciplinary team, as part of the patients individual care pathway.
Have an understanding of relevant staff roles both within and external to the service.
Please see attached Job Descriptions for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Facilitate the recall of patients with untreated infections or those in need of follow-up and/or test of cure. To exchange relevant information about patients and contacts with other sexual health clinics as necessary.
To be competent in the management of under 18-year-olds and vulnerable adults working within Fraser Guidelines and GillickCompetencies.
To provide a safe environment whereby patients, carers and families can access care, discuss their concerns and ask questions. Provide information, advice, treatment, health promotion and education for patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, providing support and onward referral as required.
To provide time limited 1:1 work for patients specifically around risk reduction and behaviour change, using evidenced based tools such as motivational interviewing and behavioural change models, which promotes good sexual health and minimises risk.
Assess all factors which might negatively affect a patients sexual health and refer/signpost to appropriate specialist services for example: psychology/psychiatry and alcohol and drug services as required.
To provide ongoing support, advice and signposting/onward referral for people with associated concerns for example: sexual assault, termination of pregnancy, sexual identity, relationship and psychosexual issues.
Ensure at all times that the patients identity and the confidential nature of the information obtained is in accordance with current legislation, and NHS, BASHH, BHIVA, FSRH and Trust guidelines and polices.
To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams including local safeguarding teams/services where there are concerns regarding Mental Capacity.
If registered, following training and being deemed competent, to perform phlebotomy and Point of Care HIV Testing as required
If registered, following training and being deemed competent to do so, to administer prescribed vaccines in accordance with service guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, if required by the clinical service.
To lead and participate in sexual health promotion work within the service.
To work within the Society of Sexual Health Advisors (SSHA) guidance.
Develop or contribute to the writing, review and updating of Trust and Service policies, guidance, standard operating procedures and other relevant documents.
Communication
Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with the Trusts policies, procedures and guidelines
To provide pre-HIV test discussion for high-risk patients as appropriate and where required.
To take appropriate patient history, referring/signposting on to relevant individuals within the multi-disciplinary team, as part of the patients individual care pathway.
Have an understanding of relevant staff roles both within and external to the service.
Please see attached Job Descriptions for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Relevant degree; e.g. Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or another relevant degree/NMC registered nurse or midwife
Desirable
- Nationally recognised qualification in Sexual Health (i.e. BASHH STIF Core and Plus) or willingness to complete.
- Accredited counselling qualification - certificate or diploma
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development & clinical competence.
- Experience of handling sensitive and complicated diagnosis, social and care issues.
- Experience of working in sexual health with adults and young people
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of working with a SARC and related processes (where relevant)
- Experience of research and audit
- Proven experience of innovative practice
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children, child exploitation and assessment of vulnerability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal and written.
- Computer / IT Literate
- Diligent and efficient record-keeping and audit skills, with attention to detail
- Specialist clinical knowledge in sexual health and/or related specialities
- Competent in phlebotomy (or a willingness to undertake training)
Desirable
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Motivational interviewing or behaviour change skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of current issues in sexual health
- Knowledge of psychosexual health
Emotional & Self Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in the speciality
- Respect for and understanding of confidentiality in a sexual health setting
- Has a balanced understanding of self and others and can demonstrate flexibility in approach.
- Non-judgemental of a wide range of individual lifestyles and sexual behaviours
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary approach
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Demonstrates leadership and the ability to motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Relevant degree; e.g. Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or another relevant degree/NMC registered nurse or midwife
Desirable
- Nationally recognised qualification in Sexual Health (i.e. BASHH STIF Core and Plus) or willingness to complete.
- Accredited counselling qualification - certificate or diploma
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development & clinical competence.
- Experience of handling sensitive and complicated diagnosis, social and care issues.
- Experience of working in sexual health with adults and young people
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of working with a SARC and related processes (where relevant)
- Experience of research and audit
- Proven experience of innovative practice
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children, child exploitation and assessment of vulnerability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal and written.
- Computer / IT Literate
- Diligent and efficient record-keeping and audit skills, with attention to detail
- Specialist clinical knowledge in sexual health and/or related specialities
- Competent in phlebotomy (or a willingness to undertake training)
Desirable
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Motivational interviewing or behaviour change skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of current issues in sexual health
- Knowledge of psychosexual health
Emotional & Self Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in the speciality
- Respect for and understanding of confidentiality in a sexual health setting
- Has a balanced understanding of self and others and can demonstrate flexibility in approach.
- Non-judgemental of a wide range of individual lifestyles and sexual behaviours
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary approach
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Demonstrates leadership and the ability to motivate others
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).
