Sexual Health Advisor

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Full time
The Integrated Sexual Health and Reproductive Services Department at LNWH NHS Trust is looking to recruit for a Band 6 Health Adviser post on a 37.5-hour per week full-time contract. We are open to receiving applicants from candidates with a non-nursing background; counselling skills and knowledge of health promotion are preferable.

The service is delivered from our established clinics based at Central Middlesex Hospital and community services located in Ealing, Hillingdon, and Harrow. The sexual health service supports over 20,000 sexual health attendances each year and has a cohort of over 700 HIV+ patients.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team and work predominantly from our Central Middlesex Hospital's Patrick Clements Clinic. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop skills within the fields of integrated sexual reproductive health and HIV. A flexible approach to working patterns and cross-site working is integral to the post.

If you want to contribute to the development and delivery of integrated sexual and reproductive healthcare services within diverse communities, please apply.

Main duties of the job The role involves working with patients face to face and remotely; you will be a part of the multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for managing results, following up with patients, doing referrals to other agencies, leading on safeguarding, and contributing to reports.

About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as a 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job description Job responsibilities To view the full job description and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification Qualification Essential NMC Registered Adult Nurse holding or other relevant degree (public health, psychology).

Desirable Qualification in HIV and/or counselling.

Experience Essential 2 years post-registration experience with a minimum of 6 months experience working within GUM/HIV and/or an integrated sexual and reproductive healthcare setting. Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles of partner notification for sexually transmitted infections. Knowledge of sexual health education and promotion.

Desirable Knowledge of education and health promotion within HIV care.

Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address Patrick Clemence Clinic Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane London NW10 7NS

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