Female Genital Mutilation

The main aim of the health Advocate is empowering and motivate woman in the community to get involved in accessing FGM services, create groups to meet local needs and signpost woman to relevant support and services. To also help others to enjoy healthier lives by raising awareness of health and
healthy choices, sharing health messages, removing barriers and creating supportive networks and
environments
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Health Advocate
Part time (7.5 hours) - Fixed Term Contract
Band 4

This is a great opportunity to work as part of the Croydon based FGM pilot service supported by NHS England. This is a fixed term part-time role supporting women attending the Monday clinic at Edridge Road, Croydon. The service serves women from across south London and the south of England.

**Provisional Interview Date**: 25/01/23

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

**Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification