NHS
Job title:
Community Outreach Officer
Company
NHS
Job description
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 jobThe 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 venuesAbout usKing’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.Date posted06 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata per annum including HCAContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number213-CAY-6555917-AJob locationsBeckenham Beacon Hospital379 Croydon RoadBeckenhamBR3 3QLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCommunity outreach and campaigns:Provide an outreach service for identified at-risk groups at various lcations in the community including schools and clinicsEncourage under 25s to participate in the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) by testing for Chlamydia and GonorrhoeaIncrease referrals into sexual health services from non-clinical settingsTo promote and participate in an effective community based C Card schemeSupport the delivery of C Card training to professionals and provide ongoing support to professionalsEncourage 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 onlineProvide information, advice and appropriate material at various campaigns throughout the year including World AIDS Day and 6th form campaigns in schoolsTo provide face to face support in a community setting and targeted sexual health promotion to diverse groupsEnsure any data/forms are submitted for inputting by yourself or support teamProvide information on and promote Kings Sexual Health Service and other relevant services to target groups and relevant agencies, using media appropriate to the audienceCondom distribution schemesProactively build partnerships with condom distribution scheme outletsEncourage new outlets to join condom schemeDistribute condoms to existing outletsCollect and maintain patient data from outletsRelationship and Sex E ducation (RSE) deliveryTo deliver a programme of Bitesize Community Based RSE SessionsDeliver RSE to young people in the borough at a variety of locations including schools, youth clubs, pupil referral units and hostelsDeliver RSE sessions to 6th form pupils as part of annual campaignsDeliver RSE sessions to young people with special educational needsEnsure evaluation forms are completed by all attendees of RSE sessions in the community Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesCommunity outreach and campaigns:Provide an outreach service for identified at-risk groups at various lcations in the community including schools and clinicsEncourage under 25s to participate in the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) by testing for Chlamydia and GonorrhoeaIncrease referrals into sexual health services from non-clinical settingsTo promote and participate in an effective community based C Card schemeSupport the delivery of C Card training to professionals and provide ongoing support to professionalsEncourage 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 onlineProvide information, advice and appropriate material at various campaigns throughout the year including World AIDS Day and 6th form campaigns in schoolsTo provide face to face support in a community setting and targeted sexual health promotion to diverse groupsEnsure any data/forms are submitted for inputting by yourself or support teamProvide information on and promote Kings Sexual Health Service and other relevant services to target groups and relevant agencies, using media appropriate to the audienceCondom distribution schemesProactively build partnerships with condom distribution scheme outletsEncourage new outlets to join condom schemeDistribute condoms to existing outletsCollect and maintain patient data from outletsRelationship and Sex E ducation (RSE) deliveryTo deliver a programme of Bitesize Community Based RSE SessionsDeliver RSE to young people in the borough at a variety of locations including schools, youth clubs, pupil referral units and hostelsDeliver RSE sessions to 6th form pupils as part of annual campaignsDeliver RSE sessions to young people with special educational needsEnsure evaluation forms are completed by all attendees of RSE sessions in the communityPerson SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
- oNVQ/Diploma/BTEC in Youth work, education, counselling, health or social care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oCSE/Safeguarding training
- oMotivational interviewing
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
- 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 CompetenciesEssential
- 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 SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
- oNVQ/Diploma/BTEC in Youth work, education, counselling, health or social care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oCSE/Safeguarding training
- oMotivational interviewing
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
- 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 CompetenciesEssential
- 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
Expected salary
£26530 – 29114 per year
Location
Beckenham, Greater London
Job date
Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:50:54 GMT
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