Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide advice, information, education, treatment, and counselling to patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes, HIV, syphilis and hepatitis.
To participate in the management of the results of tests undertaken within the service and carry out partner notification, ensuring the attendance and treatment of contacts, with support of the Sexual Health Advisor.
To participate in provision of a vaccination and recall programmes for all eligible patients in relation to Sexual Health (where appropriately trained).
To safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
To participate in providing a safe environment whereby patients can discuss their concerns and ask questions .
Under supervision and with support from the Sexual Health Advisors, provide information and health education for patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, providing support and onward referral and/or signposting as required.
To participate in the process of partner notification/management for patients, in order to encourage with index case consent, the attendance of all potentially infected sexual contacts to a sexual health clinic.
Participate in the assessment of factors which might negatively affect a patients sexual health and refer and/or signpost to appropriate specialist services e.g. psychology/ psychiatry, alcohol and drug services.
Ensure at all times that the patients identify, and the confidential nature of the information obtained is respected in accordance with the sexually transmitted disease regulations and NHS and Trust policy.
Participate in the recall of clients with untreated infections or those in need of follow-up and/or test of cure by letter, telephone, or text. To exchange relevant information about clients and contacts with other sexual health clinics as necessary.
To be competent in the management of under 18 year olds and vulnerable adults working within Fraser Guidelines and liaising with and referring to the multi-disciplinary team & safeguarding services as appropriate
With support from the Sexual Health Advisors, take sexual histories from patients as appropriate and refer on to relevant individuals in the multi-disciplinary team.
With support from the Sexual Health Advisors, provide pre-HIV test discussion for high risk patients as appropriate.
To supply treatments and/or vaccinations to patients as prescribed after appropriate training and competency sign off.
To perform phlebotomy as required in accordance with Trust and Departmental guidelines or undertake phlebotomy training.
Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring all entries are dated, signed and designation recorded as in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures. Participate in submission of clinical data as required, to enable accurate reporting to meet internal local, national, and commissioned requirements.
To work alongside the HIV specialist team, providing clinician and patient support (where commissioned).
To work within SSHA guidance e.g. Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, Guidelines for Good Practice, PN Policy.
Support the management of patient complaints, concerns, and incidents as necessary and ensure the correct procedures are followed under guidance from the Clinical Nurse Manager and Sexual Health Advisors.
Ensure any risks or incidents are reported promptly, accurately and via the Trust electronic incident reporting system.
Be involved in any quality assurance initiatives within the clinic and ensure that all actions are carried out within the Trusts policies and procedures.
To continue professional development and training by attendance and contribution at relevant clinic/ Trust/ regional/ national meetings, seminars, workshops, and conference, sharing knowledge gained, at clinic level.
To be aware of the ethical, professional, and legal frameworks that underpins practice.
To attend departmental and Sexual Health Advisor team meetings.
To work within the competency framework and agreed timescales for the progressive training post of Associate Sexual Health Advisor.
To work within the Society of Sexual Health Advisors (SSHA) guidance.
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Skills
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
