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Hereford Medical Group

Contraception and Womens Health Nurse

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Job summary

We are excited to offer a new nursing post at HMG, Contraception and Womens Health Nurse working 24 hours. We are looking for a suitably qualified Nurse to manage the contraceptive needs of our patients at HMG, and give advice on Womens health. Working autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will manage the contraceptive and associated womens health needs in pre-planned clinics. You will work collaboratively with the healthcare team, within your own competencies to meet the needs of the patients in this specialist area.

You will be supported from the Clinical Workforce Manager and the Lead GP for Womens Health, plus form part of a larger supportive nursing team.

We place a strong emphasis on continuous professional development and can help you develop your career with a specific training plan, study leave allowance and further training.

If you would like to make an informal visit or ask any further questions please contact hmg.humanresources@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

Provide a comprehensive contractive service and advise:

  • Management of patients contraceptive needs, including LARCs.
  • Management of patients with menopausal symptoms and advise on the use of HRT, prescribing within the scope of competency
  • Fitting and changing of ring pessaries
  • Fitting, removal and checks of IUCDs
  • Fitting, removal and checks of subdermal implants
  • Advice and management of patients taking oral contraceptive medicines
  • Breast care queries and problems
  • Advice and management of patients with Osteoporosis
  • Smear taking as directed by the national screening programme, or as clinically necessary.
  • Gain an awareness of local services for women to aid as a resource for colleagues
  • Maintain an awareness about the general health of patients, managing the patients in a holistic manner and signposting as necessary.
  • Make referrals to secondary care and social services within locally agreed protocols, guidance and pathways.
  • To instruct and educate patients in preventative health care, particularly in regards to womens health.
  • Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
  • Offer a holistic service to patients developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.

  • Contribute to the practice quality targets to achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery.

About us

Hereford Medical Group is a large General Practice Surgery providing care for patients living in and around Hereford City. We work across 5 sites with our primary site being a newly purpose built surgery located in Hereford.

We are a people centered organisation, caring for a population of approximately 49,000 patients and employing approximately 180 permanent staff in addition to trainees. We place great value on our staff and offer the NHS Pension Scheme in addition to Employee Assistance Program and on-site Occupational Health Services and support.

Our mission is provide highly quality and compassionate primary care.

Details

Date posted

11 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,019.25 to £39,892.21 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0871-23-0025

Job locations

Station Medical Centre

Station Approach

Hereford

HR1 1BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this opportunity. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact our HR Officer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this opportunity. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact our HR Officer.

Person Specification

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
  • Work autonomously without direct supervision

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
  • Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
  • Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to manage and lead a working group
  • Sound IT knowledge, including internet, Outlook, Word, Excel

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

Essential

  • To assist in the development of the Physician Associate role in the UK
  • Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching

Desirable

  • An awareness of current developments and initiatives in health care

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a similar role with a health setting.
  • Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code
  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients

Desirable

  • Experience of EMIS clinical system
  • Leadership and management experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patients
  • Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
  • An enquiring and critical approach to work

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
  • Associate member of the FSRH with LOC for Subdermal Implants and or IUD

Desirable

  • LoC for Subdermal Implants
  • LoC for IUD
  • Non-medical prescriber

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

  • Experience of conducting clinical audit
Person Specification

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
  • Work autonomously without direct supervision

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
  • Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
  • Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to manage and lead a working group
  • Sound IT knowledge, including internet, Outlook, Word, Excel

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

Essential

  • To assist in the development of the Physician Associate role in the UK
  • Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching

Desirable

  • An awareness of current developments and initiatives in health care

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a similar role with a health setting.
  • Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code
  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients

Desirable

  • Experience of EMIS clinical system
  • Leadership and management experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patients
  • Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
  • An enquiring and critical approach to work

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
  • Associate member of the FSRH with LOC for Subdermal Implants and or IUD

Desirable

  • LoC for Subdermal Implants
  • LoC for IUD
  • Non-medical prescriber

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

  • Experience of conducting clinical audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hereford Medical Group

Address

Station Medical Centre

Station Approach

Hereford

HR1 1BB


Employer's website

https://www.herefordmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hereford Medical Group

Address

Station Medical Centre

Station Approach

Hereford

HR1 1BB


Employer's website

https://www.herefordmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment and HR Advisor

Adi Fatiaki

hmg.humanresources@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,019.25 to £39,892.21 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0871-23-0025

Job locations

Station Medical Centre

Station Approach

Hereford

HR1 1BB


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