Job summaryTo work across the North West Cluster of Prisons assessing patients at risk of and/or diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection and/or a Blood Borne Virus. Working within a small dedicated Sexual Health team case managing from assessment of patients to testing, treatment, education and harm minimisation.Provide pre and post test discussion for Blood Borne Viruses and see clients in the prison GUM setting for crisis intervention and time limited counselling.To take on project work to improve health promotion across all sites and support in training for wider nursing teams.The post holder will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team under the clinical supervision of the Sexual Health Team Lead with support from GUM/CASH Consultant.Main duties of the jobProvide information and health education for clients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses.To liaise with the appropriate authorities to facilitate partner notification/management/referral to GUM community clinics as required.Provide initial crisis intervention, counselling and appropriate referral for those clients attending the clinic with relevant problems, e.g. termination of pregnancy, sexual identity, sexual assault, substance misuse and sexual dysfunction.Attend multidisciplinary meetings as required with other related health professionals.Offer information and support and deal with enquiries from health professionals about Sexually Transmitted Infections, including HIV and AIDS.Due to the specialist nature of this service, a non-judgemental and positive attitude is necessary.To develop and maintain effective communication and liaison with medical, nursing and paramedical members of staff and working in close co-operation for the benefit of patients in order to improve services at the Clinic and STI services in general.Build therapeutic working relationships with patients ensuring boundaries are always in place.About usBE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCAREJoin our teamWe're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!Access to NHS PensionAnnual leave on your BirthdayWelcome payment for some postsRefer a friend schemeTraining and Development opportunitiesFlexible WorkingAccess to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmesUp to 33 days annual leaveWe have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and persons specification.The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values; Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation. These values and behaviours are extremely important to us and we expect everyone who works with us in any capacity, including employees, bank staff, contractors, agency staff, people who hold honorary contracts, students and volunteers to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Spectrums values and behaviours.GENERALConfidentialityMaintain high levels of confidentiality at all times, ensuring that information is not communicated except in the course of recognised duty and in accordance with Spectrums policy.Equality and DiversitySupport the equality, diversity and rights of patients, clients and colleagues by working in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights and respects and promotes their privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs.SafeguardingThe post holder will be expected to undertake safeguarding training (Children and Adults) appropriate to their role and adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the area they work in.Infection PreventionDuty and responsibility to comply with Spectrums Infection, Prevention & Control Standards Precaution Policy, ensuring compliance with any specific role and responsiblities outlined within this policy.Health and SafetyPromote and maintain the health, safety and security of self and others as defined in the Health & Safety Policy.Mandatory TrainingTo complete and update all Mandatory Training requirements.The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.Person Specificationessiential and desriableEssentialRegistered General Nurse.Degree in Sexual Health or another relevant health related subject or willing to work towards.Previous experience as a nurse in a GUM clinic or equivalent settingTo have a good knowledge of STI / HIVTo have knowledge / experience of health education, particularly sexual health and safer sex educationPhlebotomy skills. Smear trained or willing to work towards. LARC/IUD trained or willing to work towards. Ability to communicate well with good oral and written skills and the ability to communicate with people on sensitive subjects in a non judgmental way. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritise work and manage case load. To be efficient and accurate in keeping records and have good IT skills. Must be able to carry and use prison keys. Good level of physical ability - must be able to partake in personal protection training.DesirablePast experience of working within secure environment. Specialist knowledge and skills relating to the detection and treatment of blood borne viruses and sexually transmitted infections. Experience in teaching / lecturing Experience in a CASH service / women's health. Experience / knowledge of prisons/ secure settings Family planning and health promotion skills.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSpectrum Community Health CICAddressNorth West PrisonsNorth WestM27 8FBEmployer's websitehttps://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)