Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of a wide range of universal and targeted prevention, education and support initiatives. This post will aim to contribute to reducing the number of teenage conceptions through preventative targeted support for young people, who areconsidered at greater risk of teenage pregnancy and poor sexual health. It will improve the capacity of local partners through the delivery of specialist RSE support and training.
Main duties of the job
Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) Training Specialist ( Band 6)
An opportunity has arisen to join Croydon Health Services’ award winning Young People’s Sexual Health Service.
The successful candidate will work within this dynamic team delivering high quality sex and relationships education (SRE) to young people within college, school and non-school settings across the borough of Croydon.
You will be required to deliver a variety of specialist training courses to the local workforce as part of the Public Health training programme and offer guidance and support on SRE issues.
The post holder will be required to take a lead role in the delivery of outreach activities and to support local sexual health campaigns.
This post requires a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner who can work autonomously with a range of stakeholders. You will need to be flexible as the role involves some early starts and occasional evening and weekend work.
You will have a proven track record in:
- Working in the field of SRE and Sexual Health
- Working with a range of young people on sexual health issues
- Delivering training to professionals.
Please note that the role will include driving the Sexual Health outreach van and a clean UK driving licence is required.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education/Training
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. nursing, social work, youth work or teaching.
- Educated to degree level
Desirable
- Master’s in Public Health
- Registered nurse
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of national policies pertaining to sexual health. e.g. Teenage Pregnancy and sexual health strategies
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues relating to young peoples’ sexual health
- Able to demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of best practice in the development and delivery of local and national programmes
- Able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of safeguarding issues including requirements and processes
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate/ influence/negotiate sensitive information within a variety of settings.
- Able to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of cultural and other inclusion issues.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to confidently communicate complex issues to differing audiences e.g. professionals, young people.
Experience
Essential
- Previous work in the field of RSE and or sexual health
- Experience of working with young people on RSE issues
- Experience of providing support/advice to vulnerable young people e.g. CLA, NEET
- Experience of planning and delivering training
- Demonstrates experience of successful partnership working with multiple agencies e.g. statutory, voluntary organisations
Desirable
- Direct experience of working within school or college settings
- Previous work within multi-cultural settings
- Project management experience
- Experience of a range of consultative techniques
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to interpret and apply national and local guidance.
- Ability to manage own time, to prioritise and manage own workload
- Ability to work on own initiative as also work as an effective team member
- Able to write clear and concise reports
- Good presentation skills
- Able to demonstrate analytical and research skills
- Moderate level computer literacy i.e. able to use word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Ability to travel throughout the borough in order to conduct professional duties
- Ability to work flexibly on occasions when necessary e.g. evenings/weekends
- A positive attitude
- A full clean UK driving licence in order to drive the Sexual Health outreach vehicle
Desirable
- Project management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education/Training
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. nursing, social work, youth work or teaching.
- Educated to degree level
Desirable
- Master’s in Public Health
- Registered nurse
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of national policies pertaining to sexual health. e.g. Teenage Pregnancy and sexual health strategies
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues relating to young peoples’ sexual health
- Able to demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of best practice in the development and delivery of local and national programmes
- Able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of safeguarding issues including requirements and processes
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate/ influence/negotiate sensitive information within a variety of settings.
- Able to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of cultural and other inclusion issues.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to confidently communicate complex issues to differing audiences e.g. professionals, young people.
Experience
Essential
- Previous work in the field of RSE and or sexual health
- Experience of working with young people on RSE issues
- Experience of providing support/advice to vulnerable young people e.g. CLA, NEET
- Experience of planning and delivering training
- Demonstrates experience of successful partnership working with multiple agencies e.g. statutory, voluntary organisations
Desirable
- Direct experience of working within school or college settings
- Previous work within multi-cultural settings
- Project management experience
- Experience of a range of consultative techniques
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to interpret and apply national and local guidance.
- Ability to manage own time, to prioritise and manage own workload
- Ability to work on own initiative as also work as an effective team member
- Able to write clear and concise reports
- Good presentation skills
- Able to demonstrate analytical and research skills
- Moderate level computer literacy i.e. able to use word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Ability to travel throughout the borough in order to conduct professional duties
- Ability to work flexibly on occasions when necessary e.g. evenings/weekends
- A positive attitude
- A full clean UK driving licence in order to drive the Sexual Health outreach vehicle
Desirable
- Project management skills
