Band 6: £42,939 to £50,697 a year pa pro rata Incl. HCAS (Outer)
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CASELOAD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT HIV INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM NHS
Opportunity to make a real impact on public health by supporting patients with HIV and STIs.
Engagement in diverse projects that improve health outcomes, including targeted prevention education for vulnerable populations.
Collaboration with a range of healthcare services, enhancing professional relationships and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Provision of support and education to clients, helping to reduce stigma and improve understanding of HIV and sexual health.
Independence in managing a caseload, allowing for professional growth and development of personal care strategies.
Involvement in the provision of partner notification, playing a crucial role in disease prevention and community health.
Access to professional development opportunities through ongoing training and collaboration with national GUM/HIV clinics.
The Health Advisor in HIV services role at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust involves supporting patients through the BBV testing program, with an emphasis on confirmatory testing and partner notification. Key responsibilities include providing education and support to individuals diagnosed with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, leading pre- and post-test discussions, and ensuring a seamless transition from GUM to HIV services for newly diagnosed patients. The advisor will also manage specific projects in collaboration with the lead sexual health advisor and deliver targeted prevention and education programs for young and vulnerable populations.
Additionally, the role requires effective partner notification to enhance public health outcomes and facilitate connections with other clinics for comprehensive care. The advisor will manage their own caseload, focusing on risk reduction and behavior change strategies, while conducting thorough risk assessments and referring patients to relevant specialized services as needed. This position is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team making a significant impact in the community.
Additionally, the role requires effective partner notification to enhance public health outcomes and facilitate connections with other clinics for comprehensive care. The advisor will manage their own caseload, focusing on risk reduction and behavior change strategies, while conducting thorough risk assessments and referring patients to relevant specialized services as needed. This position is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team making a significant impact in the community.
Opportunity to make a real impact on public health by supporting patients with HIV and STIs.
Engagement in diverse projects that improve health outcomes, including targeted prevention education for vulnerable populations.
Collaboration with a range of healthcare services, enhancing professional relationships and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Provision of support and education to clients, helping to reduce stigma and improve understanding of HIV and sexual health.
Independence in managing a caseload, allowing for professional growth and development of personal care strategies.
Involvement in the provision of partner notification, playing a crucial role in disease prevention and community health.
Access to professional development opportunities through ongoing training and collaboration with national GUM/HIV clinics.
We are looking for a dedicated professional to support patients through our BBV testing program, ensuring confirmatory testing and partner notification. This role involves:
? Providing support and education for clients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.? Leading pre- and post-test discussions for HIV.? Ensuring a smooth transition from GUM to HIV services for newly diagnosed patients.? Managing specific projects alongside the lead sexual health advisor.? Delivering targeted prevention, education, and support for young and vulnerable individuals.? Collaborating with key services, including Sexual Health & HIV teams, Emergency Departments, Primary Care, Safeguarding, and outreach organizations.
Be part of a team making a real impact. Apply today!
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- Provide information and health education for clients diagnosed with HIV & sexually transmitted infections, providing support and onward referral as required.
- Support patients with inconclusive HIV results until their HIV results are ascertained.
- Provide effective partner notification (PN) in order to fulfil a public health role by securing the attendance and treatment outcomes of the contacts of patients.
- To liaise with other GUM/HIV clinics nationally to facilitate partner notification.
- To independently manage own caseload, including more challenging Provider Referral PN in HIV.To engage with clients specifically around risk reduction and behaviour change, using evidenced based tools such as Motivational Interviewing and Behavioural Change models.
- Provide comprehensive risk assessment of patients in crisis and make onwards referrals to appropriate specialist services e.g. Psychology/Psychiatry & Substance Misuse services
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