NHS
Job title:
Health Advisor
Company
NHS
Job description
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services – CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!Are you looking for a new challenge and interested in sexual health, then look no further!Sexual Health Hertfordshire have a vacancy for a band 6 Health advisor.Sexual Health Hertfordshire provides and delivers level 3 integrated sexual health and contraception services across Hertfordshire, based within three main hubs and two spoke clinics.The role of the Health Adviser within the clinic is to provide advice, information, education, treatment, and counselling to patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes, HIV, syphilis and hepatitis. Health Advisers participate in the management of the results of tests undertaken within the service and carry out partner notification, ensuring the attendance and treatment of contacts. The role also includes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Health Advisers also play a key role in HIV post- test discussion and the care of people with HIV within the service.The applicant will be based within the Sexual Health Advising team at Hatfield, although will be required to closely work alongside the other teams in the county and must be prepared to travel to these clinics when required.Main duties of the jobSexual health advice and risk reduction:To provide evidence-based advice and information to patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection; how they are acquired, transmitted, and treated.To provide oral medication STI treatments to patients within the CLCH Patient Group Directions (PGDs) for registered nurses or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs) for non- nurses and/ or to refer onto the doctor or nurse for prescriptions of treatments as necessary.To provide pre HIV test discussion with patients who may have been at risk or are worried.Undertake HIV Point of Care Testing with patients.Counselling/ counselling skills: with patients either face to face or by telephone, including counselling on sexual assaults.To provide advice and support to young people whilst continually assessing for risks via our texting service Chat health.HIV prevention:To identify patients at high risk of HIV acquisition and provide advice and support regarding Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)Supporting patients who have been identified as being at immediate risk of HIV transmission through the use of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)Safeguarding, assessments and referrals:Undertaking complex risk assessments of sexual health and wellbeing for most at risk populations accessing servicesTo provide initial crisis assessment and intervention to clients with related social, emotional, and psychological problems and conduct appropriate onward referrals.About usJust as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefitsDate posted24 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£39,205 to £47,084 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCASContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number824-HERTS-7025331Job locationsWatford Sexual HealthThe annexe, Watford Town HallWatfordWD17 3EWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe currently have a vacancy as a sexual health advisor at out Hatfield clinic in Hertfordshire. If you are an experienced Health Advisor or looking for a change in career then look no further.Main DutiesTo provide evidence based advice and supportPromote risk reductionHIV preventionSexual Health Results managementSafeguarding and risk assessingTreatmentsPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe currently have a vacancy as a sexual health advisor at out Hatfield clinic in Hertfordshire. If you are an experienced Health Advisor or looking for a change in career then look no further.Main DutiesTo provide evidence based advice and supportPromote risk reductionHIV preventionSexual Health Results managementSafeguarding and risk assessingTreatmentsPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationEssential
- RGN/ RMN
- OR Educated to post graduate diploma level in health promotion, psychology, social work, or another similar field.
Desirable
- Accredited counselling qualification
- STIF course
- Evidence of further education in the field of sexual or reproductive health oEvidence of further study/ qualifications in the field of risk reduction or behaviour change of Public Health
ExperienceEssential
- Previous experience of working as a Sexual Health Adviser or in another relevant health care/ HIV specific/therapy setting
- Previous experience of 1:1 work with patients in a sexual health/ health promotion context
Desirable
- As above, Previous experience of working with PGDs/ PSDs
- Experience in teaching/ training
- Experience of outreach work e.g., charities prisons, community centres
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- To have a good clinical knowledge of STIs and HIV
- Good knowledge of the principles and practice around partner notification
- Excellent IT skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Evidence of effective team working within the local team and wider multi-professional working
Key AttributesEssential
- Able to use own transport to work across site and in the community
Desirable
- Car owner
- Current driving license
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationEssential
- RGN/ RMN
- OR Educated to post graduate diploma level in health promotion, psychology, social work, or another similar field.
Desirable
- Accredited counselling qualification
- STIF course
- Evidence of further education in the field of sexual or reproductive health oEvidence of further study/ qualifications in the field of risk reduction or behaviour change of Public Health
ExperienceEssential
- Previous experience of working as a Sexual Health Adviser or in another relevant health care/ HIV specific/therapy setting
- Previous experience of 1:1 work with patients in a sexual health/ health promotion context
Desirable
- As above, Previous experience of working with PGDs/ PSDs
- Experience in teaching/ training
- Experience of outreach work e.g., charities prisons, community centres
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- To have a good clinical knowledge of STIs and HIV
- Good knowledge of the principles and practice around partner notification
- Excellent IT skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Evidence of effective team working within the local team and wider multi-professional working
Key AttributesEssential
- Able to use own transport to work across site and in the community
Desirable
- Car owner
- Current driving license
Expected salary
£39205 – 47084 per year
Location
Watford, Hertfordshire
Job date
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:36:27 GMT
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