We have an opportunity for enthusiastic nurses to join the Health Advising team providing a sexual health/prevention service to sexual health patients living in Birmingham and Solihull. We are looking for a motivated conscientious individual who demonstrates a keen interest in sexual health advising and working within an integrated sexual health service. Experience is desired although not essential as training will be given. The overarching aim of the Health Advising service is to reduce any harm associated with sex, and to empower service users to make positive lifestyle choices. You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and work within the Umbrella sites throughout Birmingham & Solihull. Umbrella is a uniquely comprehensive partnership of local service providers, including community pharmacists, general practitioners, third sector and other partners, NHS Trusts and Birmingham City Council Services.
Main duties of the job: An exciting opportunity to join the Health Advising team at Umbrella Sexual Health. We are looking for a motivated conscientious individual. The post holder will provide advice and discuss issues relating to sexually transmitted infections, including results of laboratory tests, HIV infection and sexual health, with patients both face to face and over the telephone.
Responsibilities
* Provide advice, support and treatment to patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infection(s)
* Use Partner Notification skills to facilitate the attendance of sexual contacts of patients with sexually transmitted infections
* Carry out safeguarding risk assessments and respond to safeguarding concerns
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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