Job summary
Part time - up to 18 hours per week worked between monday to saturday. You will be required to work saturday morning shifts on rotation as part of a team.
Are you committed to the idea of providing first class Sexual Health services to the people of Swindon and Wiltshire? Do you have the passion and drive to support our patients coupled with the sensitivity to care for people at a vulnerable time in their lives?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional candidate looking to join a talented and committed team within our Swindon Integrated Sexual Health Department (SWISH) as a Sexual Health Advisor.
Main duties of the job
You will be flexible in your approach when supporting patients with diverse and complex health requirements. You will nurture a non-judgmental culture and have a friendly and approachable attitude when dealing with sexual health patients.
We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a team setting and can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, good sexual health knowledge and a strong awareness of associated issues. Previous experience of Health Advising or nursing within sexual health would be an advantage to your application however this is not essential.
The role is based at Swindon Health Centre but working across sites may be required.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be aware of the confidential nature of the clinic and work within the legal responsibilities as laid down in the Venereal Diseases Regulations (1916, 1974) and the NHS Trusts and Primary Care Trusts (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) Directions 2000
- To work within frameworks of good practice according to national organisations (i.e. BASHH and SSHA)
- To utilise opportunities to participate in formal and informal teaching
- To work within and contribute to service operational procedures developed by SWISH
- To work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to facilitate the best care for patients
- To establish and maintain good working relationships with professionals from other departments to enable partner notification and effective referral pathways
Please see the attached job description for full information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be aware of the confidential nature of the clinic and work within the legal responsibilities as laid down in the Venereal Diseases Regulations (1916, 1974) and the NHS Trusts and Primary Care Trusts (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) Directions 2000
- To work within frameworks of good practice according to national organisations (i.e. BASHH and SSHA)
- To utilise opportunities to participate in formal and informal teaching
- To work within and contribute to service operational procedures developed by SWISH
- To work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to facilitate the best care for patients
- To establish and maintain good working relationships with professionals from other departments to enable partner notification and effective referral pathways
Please see the attached job description for full information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (1st level) or CQSW/ Diploma Social Work OR A relevant degree: psychology, health, science, social sciences, health promotion, education
Desirable
- A counselling qualification at certificate level
- A relevant higher qualification relevant to the role e.g. a MSC in counseling, health promotion/ public health
- Sexual and reproductive health BASHH competencies
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience
- Experience of working in a sexual health setting
- Counseling skills experience with patients either face to face or by telephone
- Experience of sexual health education / promotion with individuals and within a group setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of managing safeguarding issues with young people and vulnerable adults
- Experience of delivering high standards of patient care
- Experience of working with diverse needs
- Experience of working in a complex healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience as a Health Adviser
- Experiences of teaching and lecturing
- Experience of working within patient group directions (PGD)
- Working knowledge of legal frameworks associated with confidentiality within sexual health
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the confidential nature of testing for sexual infections
- To have a working knowledge of clinical and psychosocial aspects of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV or related sexual health issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and local policies relation to vulnerable service users (including young people)
- Able to communicate effectively around sensitive issues using a variety of media
- Ability to adapt communication approach to meet the needs of diverse complex patients
- Flexible in approach to working and able to adapt to changing situations
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Organised and able to prioritise tasks and workload
- Accurate with a high level of attention to detail
Desirable
- Competent in Venepuncture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (1st level) or CQSW/ Diploma Social Work OR A relevant degree: psychology, health, science, social sciences, health promotion, education
Desirable
- A counselling qualification at certificate level
- A relevant higher qualification relevant to the role e.g. a MSC in counseling, health promotion/ public health
- Sexual and reproductive health BASHH competencies
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience
- Experience of working in a sexual health setting
- Counseling skills experience with patients either face to face or by telephone
- Experience of sexual health education / promotion with individuals and within a group setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of managing safeguarding issues with young people and vulnerable adults
- Experience of delivering high standards of patient care
- Experience of working with diverse needs
- Experience of working in a complex healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience as a Health Adviser
- Experiences of teaching and lecturing
- Experience of working within patient group directions (PGD)
- Working knowledge of legal frameworks associated with confidentiality within sexual health
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the confidential nature of testing for sexual infections
- To have a working knowledge of clinical and psychosocial aspects of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV or related sexual health issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and local policies relation to vulnerable service users (including young people)
- Able to communicate effectively around sensitive issues using a variety of media
- Ability to adapt communication approach to meet the needs of diverse complex patients
- Flexible in approach to working and able to adapt to changing situations
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Organised and able to prioritise tasks and workload
- Accurate with a high level of attention to detail
Desirable
- Competent in Venepuncture
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).
