Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Sexual Health Adviser
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Role Overview
To lead on generic health advising within sexual health services, offering specialised advice and support in providing a comprehensive service for investigation, treatment and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice, information, education, counselling, and partner notification (PN) to patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, e.g. chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C.
- Impact positively on the experience of patients by providing high standards of care, advice, and clinical practice.
- Work across boundaries and in conjunction with primary and secondary care and other agencies.
Requirements
- Valid right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (cost covered by the Trust).
About Us
Sexual Health in Bournemouth and Poole is part of a Pan-Dorset service. We are an integrated team, providing people in Dorset support for any sexual health need, including but not restricted to; contraception, Genito-Urinary issues, termination advice, psycho-sexual counselling, and HIV provision.
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Your Role
- Work closely with local labs and the results coordinator to ensure all patients receive their correct results in a timely and efficient way.
- Have oversight of all positive results in the service.
- Serve as a point of contact for those who require treatment, including support with their diagnosis, or support with telling partners about their infection by providing a safe and confidential space.
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills are required for liaison with all members of the team.
- Skills with mentoring and supervision will be helpful.
About Dorset HealthCare
We are a teaching Trust with many students from many disciplines, including medics, nursing, nurse associates, and psychologists. Sexual Health is a popular choice for placements and spoke days.
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- Empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.
- Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019.
- 95% of patients across our services report a good or very good experience.
- 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
Our Values
- Equal opportunities and diversity.
- Inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and can be authentic.
Benefits
- Join a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know.
- Work towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Dolly Renahan
- Job title: Operational Lead
- Email address: d.renahan@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01202 858376
Availability: Dolly is available Mon-Thurs 9-4
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