University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Sexual Health Integrated GU/Health Adviser

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Job summary

Band 6 GU/Health Adviser

Due to retirement there is a rare opportunity to become a Health Adviser/integrated GU Nurse within Sexual Health. We are looking to appoint an individual who is hardworking, motivated and energetic to join a well-established Sexual Health team in the Sexual Health clinic in Chichester. Ideally the successful candidate will have excellent HIV and sexual health knowledge, underpinned with current experience of working within a sexual health/ HIV setting. Previous or current experience of working as a sexual health adviser would be an advantage.

This is a full time post but part time hours will be considered. The post holder maybe required to cover some Saturdays (on an ad hoc basis).

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact

Lisa Brown or Kelly Hodgson on 01243 831677 or contact via email:

lisa.brown95@nhs.net or Kelly.hodgson5@nhs.net

The department is part of the West Sussex Integrated Sexual Health Service, we also have clinics in Worthing and Crawley.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be guided by and support the Team Manager on the continued development of the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS). Together with the wider team they will work towards ensuring that service provision meets Key Performance Targets and professionally recognised standards.

The post holder works to promote treatment, control and prevention of the spread of STIs and is responsible for providing information and counselling for patients attending the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS) and for offering support, advice and education to other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, involved in sexual health.

As part of the wider ISHS team he/she works towards ensuring service provision meets the Key Performance Targets and professionally recognised standards and services in line with National and local strategy, the Department of Health '15 Steps' quality criteria and supports Patient First, a trust-wide approach to improving the quality of care offered to patients. The post holder follows national and local policy.

Takes clinical responsibility for the delivery of effective partner notification to support public health in the community. Ensures contact(s) attendance and treatment through index patient or provider referral. BASHH guidance and outcome measures should be followed to ensure optimal management.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7124307-APR25

Job locations

St.Richard's Hospital

Sexual Health Department

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manages a clinical workload effectively, ensuring it is prioritised appropriately through triage and working closely with other members of the team.

Conducts complex risk assessment for STIs and BBIs in patient consultations. Offers and provides relevant tests/screening (including microscopy) and following analysis of the results/findings, discusses treatment options, liaising with senior staff/medical colleagues when necessary.

See job description for full range of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manages a clinical workload effectively, ensuring it is prioritised appropriately through triage and working closely with other members of the team.

See job description for full range of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse Study at degree level or equivalent level of knowledge Recognised qualification or significant experience working at Band 5/6 level in areas of relevance. E.g. GUM, HIV or Health Advising. Recognised post basic qualification in teaching and assessing/Mentorship

Desirable

Health Advisers Module CASH qualification Counselling qualification

Skills

Essential

Specialist knowledge in sexual health. Working autonomously to PGDs or nurse prescriber Post qualification experience Management experience Implementation of research into practice. Data collection for audit purposes Able to plan and organise workload for self and others on day-to-day basis.

Desirable

Previous experience as Health Adviser

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse Study at degree level or equivalent level of knowledge Recognised qualification or significant experience working at Band 5/6 level in areas of relevance. E.g. GUM, HIV or Health Advising. Recognised post basic qualification in teaching and assessing/Mentorship

Desirable

Health Advisers Module CASH qualification Counselling qualification

Skills

Essential

Specialist knowledge in sexual health. Working autonomously to PGDs or nurse prescriber Post qualification experience Management experience Implementation of research into practice. Data collection for audit purposes Able to plan and organise workload for self and others on day-to-day basis.

Desirable

Previous experience as Health Adviser

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St.Richard's Hospital

Sexual Health Department

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St.Richard's Hospital

Sexual Health Department

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)