Sexual Health Adviser
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, W1D 6AQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
56 Dean Street is an award winning HIV and Sexual Health service based in Soho in the heart of London's West End.We are looking for a skilled and dyna...
- To see clients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections including HIV, for information, health education, partner notification, health promotion and risk reduction.
- To undertake PEP assessments, offer sexual health screening (including venepuncture) and issue PEP and PrEP under a PSD.
- To see clients in a Sexual Health setting for time limited 1:1 work specifically around risk reduction and behaviour change.
- To provide time limited support for clients newly diagnosed with HIV.
- To take on specific project work as negotiated with the senior sexual health adviser.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN (1st level) or Degree in Health Promotion, Sociology, Psychology, RMN or have a CQSW qualification, relevant Public Health qualification to degree level or beyond or another relevant related degree or equivalent experience
Desirable: - Accredited Counselling Qualification; - STIF Course; - Evidence of further study in the field of risk reduction
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working as a Health Adviser; - Previous experience of 1:1 work with clients in sexual health
Desirable
- Experienc of working in a reproductive setting
- Expereince of working ina Public Health context
- Expereince of working in Heath Promotion
- Experience of using behaviour change models
- Audit and research experience
- Experience in teaching and or outreach
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Verbal and written
- Communicate with People on a a sensitive subject
- Good clinical knowledge of STI's
- Knowledge and experience of risk reduction models
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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