Sexual Health Adviser Administrator London, England
Job description
The successful candidate would be expected to provide administrative support to the team of sexual health advisers in the management of patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections. This includes using several electronic patient management systems
The post holder will have phone extensive phone/email contact with patients who may be distressed so the interactions need to be sensitively dealt with.
The post holder will exercise his /her initiative to a significant level without direct supervision and be able to respond promptly to unexpected events surrounding the service.
The post holder will give limited advice re simple sexually transmitted infections and associated issues with the support of senior colleagues
Responsibility for managing positive STI results and the recall of patients by text , phone ,email, and letter according to local guidelines .
Follow up partner notification outcomes for patients diagnosed with an STI
Managing the phone calls and emails coming into the sexual health advisers office processing promptly
Ensure that any interaction with patients is accurately documented
Where appropriate ensure clinical coding is accurate
Managing databases and data entry
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
