About this role
Job summary
Maternity leave cover, 12 month fixed term post.
We are seeking a Health Advisor in Sexual Health to join Spectrum Community Health CIC. Our digital strategy implementation has enhanced the ability to work successfully off site, and we believe that this innovative position is one of the first in the county and as such requires someone who is innovative, dynamic, prepared to think differently and able to engage colleagues and patients when working off site. The post will cover 12 month fixed term maternity leave and is Agenda for Change Band 6, managing and delivering Health Advisor centered care to patients within the team and the wider external population and community assets. We have an innovative approach to clinical provision with a strong digital strategy which contributes to the flexibility of patient care, but also work/life balance. You will be part of a wider sexual health team within Spectrum, which includes peer engagement from our other Health Advisors, including Senior Health Advisors, in Barnsley and Wakefield.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide an outpatient model of sexual health advisor care, providing care and clinical management plans for all patients regardless of how they have accessed care (e.g online/Face to face, telephone appointments). Focusing on achieving excellent partner notification outcomes and infection transmission disruption. The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the development and maintenance of high-quality clinical environment and provide senior health advisor input into service delivery, supporting medical, nursing and administrative colleagues. You will also be fully engaged with and contribute to supporting our commissioning, and other stakeholder colleagues in matters relating to public health, infection prevention and control, which may include engagement in wider community, local and national strategy to prevent and control sexually transmitted infections and other Public Health Outcomes relating to sexual health. The successful candidate will possess a professional registration and/or experience and/or training in a Health Advisor role in a Level 3 Sexual Health provision.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
Access to NHS Pension Time for you day (additional day off) Welcome payment for some posts Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) Relevant degree qualification Basic education to GCSE level
Desirable
Relevant community qualifications e.g Public Health Specialist Practitioner
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication / interpersonal skills Good counselling skills Proven leadership skills Excellent team working skills
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years' experience at senior band 5 or equivalent preferably within specialty Experience in Sexual Health Experience in managing a caseload of patients Firm understanding of confidentiality Experience of Partner Notification
Desirable
Relevant community experience
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.
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 Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address Wakefield Sexual Health
Trinity Walk
Wakefield
WF1 1QS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)