Sexual Health Advisor

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: NHS
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

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 as part of the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing results, following up with patients, making referrals to other agencies, leading on safeguarding, and contributing to reports. Person Specification

Qualifications

NMC Registered Adult Nurse or other relevant degree (public health, psychology) Qualification in HIV and/or counselling Experience

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 Knowledge of education and health promotion within HIV care Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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. Salary: £42,939 to £50,697 per annum including HCAS

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