Central London Community Health Trust

Sexual Health Advisor

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Job summary

Sexual Health South West London is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated sexual health adviser to join our team based in Clapham Junction. The service provides level 3 integrated sexual health and contraception from a hub in Wandsworth and two smaller spoke clinics in Merton and Richmond

The role of the Health Adviser is to provide advice, information, education, treatment, and limited counselling to patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis. Health Advisers participate in the management of the results of tests undertaken within the service and carry out partner notification, ensuring the timely attendance and treatment of contacts. The role also includes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Health Advisers also play a key role in HIV post test discussion and manage and support onward referral.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate knowledge of Sexual Health & HIV services and ideally have an understanding and awareness of the role of the sexual health adviser.If you are an experienced Health Adviser or someone with considerable sexual health and HIV experience, we would love you to consider joining our team.

The applicant will be based within the Sexual Health Advising team at 160 Falcon Road clinic but will manage the results and patient care for patients who may attend our spoke clinics

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a RGN/RMN or educated to post graduate diploma level in relevant subjects.

They will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to be able to talk to someone in a non-judgmental manner on sensitive issues. They will have good working knowledge on HIV and sexually transmitted infections and good knowledge around the principles and practice around partner notification.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more detailed information. It would be useful if you can reference the person specification in your supporting statement and demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

Date posted

11 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9138

Job locations

L5 South West London Sexual Health

London

SW1E 6QP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide information and health education for 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. Ensure partner notification outcomes are recorded accurately

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 servicesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide information and health education for 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. Ensure partner notification outcomes are recorded accurately

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 servicesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN ( 1st level) or Degree in relevant subject or RMN or CQSW qualification or Relevant significant level of experience

Desirable

Accredited counselling qualification
Phlebotomy qualification or willingness to train towards STIF course
Evidence of further education in relevant field
Further study/qualification in Motivational interviewing or other behaviour change model

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN ( 1st level) or Degree in relevant subject or RMN or CQSW qualification or Relevant significant level of experience

Desirable

Accredited counselling qualification
Phlebotomy qualification or willingness to train towards STIF course
Evidence of further education in relevant field
Further study/qualification in Motivational interviewing or other behaviour change model

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

L5 South West London Sexual Health

London

SW1E 6QP

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

L5 South West London Sexual Health

London

SW1E 6QP

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)