About this role
Job summary
The BBV Health Adviser and Pathway Coordinator post is to provide clinical support and pathways into care for BBV (HIV, Hepatitis B, and C) positive patients tested under the Emergency Department Opt-Out BBV Testing Project.
The vacant post is based at Sexual Health Hounslow (SHH) on the West Middlesex site (outer London weighting). Although the successful candidate will have SHH as their primary base, they will be required to provide cross-site cover at the John Hunter Clinic (JHC) when necessary to ensure service resilience and support results management across both sites. The existing post holder at JHC will similarly provide cover for SHH as required.
Main duties of the job
Provide information for clients diagnosed with BBV infections, including HIV, providing support and onward referral as required
To facilitate the process of partner notification/management for these clients in order to encourage, with the client's consent, the attendance of all potentially infected contacts to a GUM service.
To manage the patient pathway for all patients with reactive blood borne results who were tested in the ED departments.
Data collection and regular reporting of the links into clinics for patients with a positive BBV test.
To be responsible for tracking monitoring/treatment pathway for BBV patients.
Collate reports and updates for the clinical leads when requested.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To facilitate the process of partner notification/management for these clients in order to encourage, with the clients consent, the attendance of all potentially infected contacts to a GUM service.
To develop and maintain supportive and effective relationships with the Hepatology team in the hospital.
To exchange relevant information about clients and contacts with other Sexual Health clinics as necessary.
To take histories from clients as appropriate and refer on to relevant individuals in the multi professional team as part of the care pathway.
Provide initial HIV post-test discussion/support for those clients who have a reactive or positive HIV test result, ensuring they are linked in to HIV outpatient services and facilitating onward referral where necessary to other appropriate services.
Where appropriate, supporting partners, significant others, and immediate family of those newly diagnosed with HIV, including facilitating partner notification, testing and disclosure.
Maintain accurate client records, ensuring all entries are dated, signed and designation recorded as in accordance with Trusts policies and procedures
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable previous experience of clinical work with clients in a Sexual Health/HIV context or an equivalent clinical setting (i.e. General Practice)
- Minimum of 12 months NHS experience or other public/ third sector organisations
- Knowledge of medical terminology and extensive experience within an administrative role within a clinical setting
- Competent in using Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel and NHS EPR systems
- Experience of undertaking risk reduction, health promotion and partner notification with clients
Desirable
- Ability to extract and analyse data to deliver outcomes
- Previous experience of undertaking Clinical Audit/Research
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have the ability to communicate with people on sensitive subjects in a non-judgmental way
- To have a good clinical knowledge of BBV including HIV
- Evidence of effective team working within the local team and wider multi-professional working
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Middlesex Hospital (Cross Side )
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)