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Job overview

Spectrum is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health Service. We are a dedicated team with a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality, evidence-based  sexual health. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality, evidence-based sexual health care.
• Managing complex genitourinary (GU) and contraception cases.
• Offering support and care for patients referred through our Outreach Provision.
• Collaborating with the team to continuously improve our service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Formal qualifications from the  BASHH and the FSRH.
• Experience in contraception (Including LARC) and sexually transmitted infection management.
• Consideration will be given to applicants who have completed either the FSRH Diploma or the BASHH STIF qualification.
• Ideally,  completed non-medical prescribing course, or be willing to undertake this.

If you are committed to patient care and interested in joining a dynamic team dedicated to providing a high standard of sexual health services, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Working within Integrated Sexual health your position would involve being an integral part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to patients who have diverse sexual health and contraception needs. You would focus on promoting a positive attitude towards sexual health, fostering open communication and reducing stigma around sexual health issues.

Responsibilities include:

Providing expert clinical care, advice, and support to patients on various sexual health concerns, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and contraceptive options.   

Educating patients on safe sex practices, prevention of STIs, and effective use of contraception. You will advocate for an informative approach to sexual health,  to empower patients to take control of their sexual wellbeing.

Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.

Staying current with the latest research and guidelines in sexual health to ensure that the care provided is based on the best available evidence.

Focusing on the individual needs of each patient, providing a confidential and non-judgmental environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their sexual health concerns. Taking into consideration lifestyle, sexual orientation & cultural aspects of the patient group.

Working for our organisation

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We’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 Pension
• Annual leave on your birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

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.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.