Is health education and prevention your passion? Are you able to support patients with their sexual health needs? Do you have experience of managing a team? Then look no further, as an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sexual Health Advisor-Team Lead within Sexual Health South West London. This is a part-time position on a fixed-term 12-month contract to cover a career break.
Main duties of the job
You will provide advanced sexual health advice, information, education, and counselling to patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Your role will involve effective partner notification for STIs and HIV to fulfill a public health role by encouraging attendance and treatment of contacts. You will work as an autonomous practitioner, support and manage a small health advising team, offer counselling support, and behavioural change interventions, including risk assessment and complex case management of patients. Find out more about working and living in South West London here.
About us
We care about our patients' well-being and yours! We offer:
* A comprehensive induction into the community service, followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme (available for Band 5 and above)
* Flexible working options
* Training, support, and career development opportunities
For more information about our benefits and what it's like working for us, visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration (Adult) - first level
* CQSW qualification or relevant Public Health qualification to MSc degree level
* Contraception and sexual health qualification or relevant courses (e.g., BASHH STI foundation intermediate competency)
* ENB 998 or equivalent training/mentoring certificate
* Psychosexual counselling
Experience
* Significant experience providing care and treatment to patients with sexual health needs at an advanced level
* Experience in health promotion and education
* Experience in Partner Notification
* Evidence of utilizing evidence-based practice
* Experience working with staff from different professional disciplines
* Experience working with high-risk, hard-to-reach groups
* Experience managing or coordinating teams
* Management training
* Publication in a relevant field
* Evidence of resolving complaints locally
Skills
* Advanced clinical skills in assessment, treatment, and management of patients with sexual health needs
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and concise records
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro-rata)
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