About this role
Job summary
A development opportunity has arisen for a part time Health Promotion Outreach Worker within the Surrey Sexual Health Outreach Team whose role is to extend the provision of sexual health services into the wider communities.
This is a development post for a Sexual Health Promotion Outreach Worker. The post holder will follow an individual training programme to develop their sexual health promotion knowledge from Band 4 Sexual Health Promotion Outreach Worker to Band 5 Sexual Health Promotion Outreach Worker through practical, real time, on the job experience training.
The health promotion model has been developed in conjunction with Public Health to ensure it targets Surrey communities and populations most at risk of sexual ill health including young people under 25, Black and minority ethnic communities, Sex workers, Men who have sex with men including ChemSex, People with disabilities and transgender communities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering health promotion, outreach services, Surrey Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea screening programme and Condom Distribution Service for under 25s. This post is permanent, based in Woking and providing outreach services across Surrey.
The service operates in partnership with other commissioned community sexual health support in Pharmacies, General Practice and the Third Sector and complements clinic based work. The post holder would provide training sessions to groups of staff and other professionals and awareness raising sessions to young people.
Candidates should have experience in Health Promotion and or Sexual Health Services. The post holder would work regular hours with flexibility to work very occasional evenings and weekends (to cover specific events).
Please ensure you have the appropriate skills and experience as described in the Job Description prior to application or your application will not be shortlisted.
The post holder will be expected to travel across the County of Surrey as part of their work.
About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you.
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Job description Job responsibilities
Manage the Surrey Chlamydia/gonorrhoea screening programme and Condom Distribution Scheme Promote condom use and personal sexual health strategies Offer advice and information about sexual health and signposting to clinical services Provide asymptomatic STI screening kits to target groups Provide support in terms of safer sexual practices Help clients to assess their sexual health needs and referring them to appropriate clinics and other services. To increase the number of vulnerable and young people tested and to support vulnerable clients in to mainstream services if applicable. Provide training sessions to groups of staff or other professionals who work with targeted client groups, in various settings. To participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of training and outreach sessions.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Excellent organisational & prioritising skills Proficient IT skills Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)
Desirable
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with range of individuals, including hard to reach client groups.
Experience Essential
Experience of having worked with relevant client groups
Desirable
Experience of working within a sexual health environment Experience of working with young people including safeguarding measures Preparing, planning and delivering of training and workshops to various groups Working effectively with different agencies in the community, voluntary or statutory sectors
Education Essential
Knowledge of sexual health, acquired through training, extended courses and experience to Degree level equivalent
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of sexual health or the willingness to learn
Abilities Essential
Good communication skills and ability to relate to others in a sensitive, confident and relaxed manner Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative Ability to deliver on agreed objectives Ability to be flexible and respond to changing demands
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.
Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Woking Sexual Health Outreach
Heathside Road
Woking
GU22 7HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)