Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a part-time Community Outreach Worker for the Department of Sexual Health based at Beckenham Beacon Hospital. Previous experience of working in a sexual health, family planning and/or Public health would be advantageous.
The post holder will be required to take a flexible approach to days/hours worked and actively participate in changes to planned rota to ensure that service has appropriate outreach cover for community-based sites and clinics where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role isto deliver a sexual health outreach service for at-risk groups in the community in the London Borough of Bromley.
The post holder is require to work in a variety of settings including clinic and non-clinical outreach venues such as schools, colleges, hostels, youth clubs and campaign venues
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Community outreach and campaigns:
Provide an outreach service for identified at-risk groups at various lcations in the community including schools and clinics
Encourage under 25s to participate in the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) by testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea
Increase referrals into sexual health services from non-clinical settings
To promote and participate in an effective community based C Card scheme
Support the delivery of C Card training to professionals and provide ongoing support to professionals
Encourage identified at-risk groups including men who have sex with men and Black Africans to use condoms and encourage to order a full STI testing kit online
Provide information, advice and appropriate material at various campaigns throughout the year including World AIDS Day and 6th form campaigns in schools
To provide face to face support in a community setting and targeted sexual health promotion to diverse groups
Ensure any data/forms are submitted for inputting by yourself or support team
Provide information on and promote Kings Sexual Health Service and other relevant services to target groups and relevant agencies, using media appropriate to the audience
Condom distribution schemes
Proactively build partnerships with condom distribution scheme outlets
Encourage new outlets to join condom scheme
Distribute condoms to existing outlets
Collect and maintain patient data from outlets
Relationship and Sex E ducation (RSE) delivery
To deliver a programme of Bitesize Community Based RSE Sessions
Deliver RSE to young people in the borough at a variety of locations including schools, youth clubs, pupil referral units and hostels
Deliver RSE sessions to 6th form pupils as part of annual campaigns
Deliver RSE sessions to young people with special educational needs
Ensure evaluation forms are completed by all attendees of RSE sessions in the community
Job description
Job responsibilities
Community outreach and campaigns:
Provide an outreach service for identified at-risk groups at various lcations in the community including schools and clinics
Encourage under 25s to participate in the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) by testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea
Increase referrals into sexual health services from non-clinical settings
To promote and participate in an effective community based C Card scheme
Support the delivery of C Card training to professionals and provide ongoing support to professionals
Encourage identified at-risk groups including men who have sex with men and Black Africans to use condoms and encourage to order a full STI testing kit online
Provide information, advice and appropriate material at various campaigns throughout the year including World AIDS Day and 6th form campaigns in schools
To provide face to face support in a community setting and targeted sexual health promotion to diverse groups
Ensure any data/forms are submitted for inputting by yourself or support team
Provide information on and promote Kings Sexual Health Service and other relevant services to target groups and relevant agencies, using media appropriate to the audience
Condom distribution schemes
Proactively build partnerships with condom distribution scheme outlets
Encourage new outlets to join condom scheme
Distribute condoms to existing outlets
Collect and maintain patient data from outlets
Relationship and Sex E ducation (RSE) delivery
To deliver a programme of Bitesize Community Based RSE Sessions
Deliver RSE to young people in the borough at a variety of locations including schools, youth clubs, pupil referral units and hostels
Deliver RSE sessions to 6th form pupils as part of annual campaigns
Deliver RSE sessions to young people with special educational needs
Ensure evaluation forms are completed by all attendees of RSE sessions in the community
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ/Diploma/BTEC in Youth work, education, counselling, health or social care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oCSE/Safeguarding training
- oMotivational interviewing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current sexual health issues related to young people and those most at risk
- Experience of delivery workshops to a wide audience in community settins and in schools including assemblies
- Working with people from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs
Desirable
- Working in a sexual health, HIV or Sexual and Reproductive setting
- Having undertaken clinical/non clinical outreach work
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent IT skills (word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Able to assess and discuss risks with patients and refer appropriately, e.g. risk of CSE/risk behaviour
- Demonstrable skills for deciding appropriate course of action e.g. what services are most appropriate to refer patients
- Ability to drive and travel across site to outreach locations across the Borough of Bromley
- Ability to work flexible hours according to the need of the role including evenings and weekends, when required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ/Diploma/BTEC in Youth work, education, counselling, health or social care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oCSE/Safeguarding training
- oMotivational interviewing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current sexual health issues related to young people and those most at risk
- Experience of delivery workshops to a wide audience in community settins and in schools including assemblies
- Working with people from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs
Desirable
- Working in a sexual health, HIV or Sexual and Reproductive setting
- Having undertaken clinical/non clinical outreach work
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent IT skills (word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Able to assess and discuss risks with patients and refer appropriately, e.g. risk of CSE/risk behaviour
- Demonstrable skills for deciding appropriate course of action e.g. what services are most appropriate to refer patients
- Ability to drive and travel across site to outreach locations across the Borough of Bromley
- Ability to work flexible hours according to the need of the role including evenings and weekends, when required
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
