Senior Sexual Health

2 months ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Band 4

**Main area**
- Sexual Health
- **Grade**
- Band 4
- **Contract**
- Permanent
- **Hours**
- Full time
- Part time

37.5 hours per week
- **Job ref**
- 164-5281837**Site**
- Nottingham City Hospital
- **Town**
- Nottingham
- **Salary**
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum pro rata
- **Salary period**
- Yearly
- **Closing**
- 15/06/2023 23:59Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCA in Sexual Health to become a Senior HCA within the integrated sexual health service at NUH. We are a friendly multi disciplinary team providing care and support for patients on the Sexual health and HIV care pathway.

The post holder will deliver a high standard of care to patients who present with sexually transmitted infections, HIV, contraception, and /or any other sexual health related problems.

The post holder will be based Nottingham University Hospital trust, clinics are delivered at GU Medicine, Victoria Health Centre, spokes around Nottingham city and county and in various Outreach settings.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Assistant with experience in sexual health that wishes to progress to a Senior HCA. This progression will involve developing new skills and taking on the lead for HCA training. Providing clinical services and education with the outreach team in non traditional health care settings for difficult to reach groups. Supporting the result management team and carrying out partner notification.

The service operates from 8.30-7.00 Monday to Thursday, 8.30-5.00 on Friday and 9.30-2.00 on Saturdays. Out of hours duties may be required to support the outreach team.

Working for our organisation

In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the principles listed in the consultation document on the creation of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. These are:
The principles of the NHS, where high quality care is provided on the basis of need rather than the ability to pay. The contribution of the local community to the development of our services. Preserving and developing our reputation as a caring organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please familiarise yourself with the job description and person specification attached to this advert. This outlines the full details and responsibilities for the post.

The post holder will take the lead for teaching on microscopy.

Asymptomatic screening, venepuncture, assistance in clinics.

Cryotherapy.

Teaching one to one and in group settings.

Result management and Partner notification.

Ensuring all infection control procedures are adhered to.

Health promotion and education at outreach events.

Involvement with service audits.

Person specification

**Qualifications**:
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Grade C or equivalent / working towards
- GCSE Maths Grade C or equivalent / working towards
- NVQ level 3 relevant to the role
- Safeguarding level 3
- Training in Microscopy
- STIF Foundation
- Venepuncture

Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent
- Cryotherapy Training

Experience

Essential criteria
- Substantial experience of working in sexual health
- Experience of working with young people and vulnerable adults
- Counselling patients in distress

Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching in groups and one to one

Communication

Essential criteria
- Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communications skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills

Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of using electronic patient records

Planning and Organisation

Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an ability to deliver care and prioritise work under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Demonstrates effective time management

Desirable criteria
- Awareness of own development needs

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria
- Flexibility - able to work evenings and weekends
- Access to car and willingness to travel between venues
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

**Salary**: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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