http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/showvac/k72zNU/2550845/912434412

If you would like to talk to somebody about this vacancy then please contact:

Laura Seimon laura.seimon@eht.nhs.uk / 020 8967 5554

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Jonathan Roberts
Liaison Health Advisor
Claude Nicol Centre
Outpatients Department
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE

Jonathan.Roberts@bsuh.nhs.uk
01273664707

Jonathan Roberts started his current post as a Liaison Health Advisor in July 2003, with a remit to engage with primary and secondary care and provide tailored support in the management of sexually transmitted infections and HIV testing.

Since 2007 he has worked part-time in this post and also part time as a Senior Lecturer in Sexual Health & HIV at the University of Brighton, co-ordinating courses within the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SARH) pathway. Jonathan is currently education officer for SSHA.

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A Second Draft of the Consultation Paper on Initial Sexual Health Adviser Education and Preparation - Developed by Anne McNall

The Prevalence of Chlamydia Infection in Youth Offenders in HMP/YOI Holloway – Theresa Burns (Sexual Health Adviser Women’s Health Clinic, HMP/YOI Holloway & Marlborough Clinic, Royal Free Hospital)

The roles, responsibilities and job satisfaction of health advisers in the UK and Ireland - Chris McGarvey

Community HIV testing for men who have sex with men (MSM): Will it decrease undiagnosed infection? – Jonathan Roberts (Liaison Health Adviser – Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust)

Criminal Prosecution for Transmission of HIV: The current position – Lisa Power (Terrence Higgins Trust)

Pathfinder Chlamydia Screening Pilot – Rebecca Adeojo

RESULT ! The easy way to deliver the message – Alan Hush (Telecomms Manager NHS Lothian & NHS Borders)

‘The Heat of the Moment’: An innovative resource to address risk reduction with gay men at post HIV test discussion – Melanie Ottewill (Senior Health Adviser, BSUH) & Alex Pollard (Terrence Higgins Trust)

Partner notification interviews: can they be done by telephone for patients diagnosed in the community? – Gill Bell (Nurse Consultant Sexual Health Adviser Sheffield)

http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/showvac/k72zNU/2550845/912427754

For further discussion or an informal visit please contact Nicki Amas, Clinical Manager or Richard Williams, Lead Health Adviser on 01273 446075 or via e mail.

Nicki.amas@wsht.nhs.uk / Richard.williams@wsht.nhs.uk

Dear Members and Colleagues,

Please find attached for your information the recently revised version of the AfC handbook dated 25th January 2010 -

NHS terms and conditions of service handbook

In particular I draw your attention to Annex A 2 which now incorporates the FAQs into the handbook.  Please ensure that you use this new edition of the handbook for reference to terms and conditions.

I also attach a recent pay letter, dated 25th January 2010, which refers to the amended handbook.

Pay Circular (AforC) 1/2010

Please share this information with colleagues in your teams and regions.

With best wishes,
Carol.

Carol English
Professional Officer
Unite Health Sector

020 3371 2013
07919 324 716

CLINICAL AUDIT REPORT

Implementation of NICE guidelines (PH3) on one to one interventions to reduce the transmission of STI’s including HIV, and to reduce the rates of under 18 conceptions, especially among vulnerable and at risk groups

Department of Infectious Diseases and Sexual Health

Speciality Medicine

Audit lead:    Justine Mellor
Report by:     Justine Mellor
Date report produced (October 2009)

Executive summary

This audit was completed by the staff at the Trinity centre to determine whether the service is implementing, and is in compliance with, the NICE public health intervention guidance “One to one interventions to reduce the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) including HIV, and to reduce the rate of under 18 conceptions, especially among vulnerable and at risk groups”.
The NICE audit template and criteria have been applied and findings reveal that the recommendations are partially been adhered to and are further explained in the results section of this report. Where standards are below those set by the NICE audit criteria, recommendations have been outlined to implement into future practice.

Background

The National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV ( DoH 2001) set national targets for reducing newly acquired HIV infections, gonorrhoea infections and unwanted pregnancies.

However, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections continue to increase, most alarmingly among young people, some black and minority ethnic groups, and gay men (DoH 2008). Little is known about changes in behaviour since the publication of the strategy, although indicators of sexual ill-health and recent surveys among different population groups suggest risk behaviour is continuing. One third of young people report inconsistent condom use (ONS 2007) and almost half of gay men report an episode of unprotected anal intercourse in the preceding year (Weatherburn et al 2008). Frequent use of alcohol and other drugs is associated with higher numbers of sexual partners and decreased likelihood of using protection. (Bellis 2007)

In 2001 the National Strategy stated that the evidence base for HIV and STI prevention was still dispersed and unsystematic and effective interventions hadn’t been agreed. Since then the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence completed a review of the literature and in 2007 the public health intervention guidance 3 was published. The guidance presents the recommendations on “One to one interventions to reduce the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) including HIV, and to reduce the rate of under 18 conceptions, especially among vulnerable and at risk groups. One to one interventions are an important element of modern sexual health services and should be integral to the routine care provided by both primary care, contraceptive and sexual health services.

Aim of the audit
The aim of the audit is to determine if the Trinity Centre is implementing, and in compliance with the NICE public health intervention guidance “One to one interventions to reduce the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) including HIV, and to reduce the rate of under 18 conceptions, especially among vulnerable and at risk groups.

Recommendations

As this was the initial audit at the Trinity Centre it has provided a baseline assessment of current practice from which future audits can now be measured.
To assist with this and improve standards the following recommendations are made:

•    Introduce a local Motivational Interviewing code for KC60/GUMCAD
•    Improve documentation in patient records by Health Advisors by implementing a MI record sheet to record one to one intervention.
•    Provide information packs for vulnerable young people with local details around emergency contraception and CASH services and safer sex literature.
•    Practitioners using MI skills should have monthly supervision with psychology to ensure good practice and comply with clinical governance.
•    Consider further practitioners to complete training in MI skills to improve patient flow in department by reducing onward referral.
•    Re-audit in 12 months to be completed.

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Sexual health advisers work in Departments of Genitourinary Medicine (GUM Clinics) in the UK and Ireland.

The role of the sexual health adviser varies enormously from clinic to clinic. It involves working with individuals and groups affected by issues related to sexual health in general and sexually transmitted infections (including HIV) in particular. Their role will commonly embrace the following features:

• Partner notification/contact tracing
• Sexual health promotion
• Teaching/training
• Counselling
• Research and audit

There is no core qualification for health advising though training courses are run by various educational establishments to better equip them in their role. sexual health advisers come from a variety of professional backgrounds including nursing, health visiting and social work.

Local groups meet regularly and an annual conference is held each Spring.

A Council of elected officers and regional representatives meets 6 times a year. It sets standards, produces statements and addresses specific issues by setting up working groups.

SSHA is part of the Unite/Amicus union. Members benefit therefore from expert help in raising and resolving problems encountered at the workplace i.e. grievances, pay and conditions.

Between July and September 2009, the Department of Health ran a formal
consultation on draft health protection regulations. We are very grateful
to those who responded for their contributions. We have analysed the
responses carefully, and have now published a response to the consultation
on the Department of Health website at this address:

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Responsestoconsultations/DH_111046

Please feel free to share this with any others who might be interested.

Yours faithfully,
Jonathan Stopes-Roe

Deputy Director, Legislation and Environmental Hazards
Health Protection Division
Department of Health

The Standards for the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (to support the commissioning and provision of high quality care for STIs across all settings) were produced by MedFASH for the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and were launched 21 January, at the House of Lords, hosted by Baroness Gould of Potternewton, Chair of the Independent Advisory Group on Sexual Health and HIV.

SSHA commented on the Standards and members were involved in both the advisory group and working party. SSHA has badged the finished document in conjunction with other professional organisations and welcomes it’s publication.

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Standards for the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Your guide to the Standards for the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs):

• Version for printing as a leaflet (we recommend printing onto A3 double-sided to be folded to A4)
• Electronic version (4 pages)