Job summary
We are looking for highly, dynamic clinicians to join our team, to implement the newly acquired Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Community Service. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to be part of this exciting, innovative new model of care from the outset, and a fundamental participant in improving public health outcomes for the local population.
Ideally you will be competent and confident in the fitting and removal of both intrauterine devices and sub-dermal Implants, also in the provision of basic sexual health care.If you can only fit implants or coils, we will still consider your application.
To support the care given by other professionals within the SoliHealth team, in the LARC Service (Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive).
The post holder will provide a high level of personal care to patients to ensure they are always treated with dignity and respect, are provided with high quality care and clear and understandable information in a format/language they understand. The post holder is accountable for their own practice without direct supervision and will be a direct provider of higher-level nursing practice to patients with contraceptive needs.
Main duties of the job
The post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for the delivery of highly technical and specialised clinical skills which will include but not be limited to:
- Assessment and history taking
- Clinical examination, including bimanual
- Identifying appropriate methods of contraception
- Initiation of treatment and plans of care, including independent assessment for provision of medications
- Provision of all methods of LARC following discussion and assessment ensuring patient can make an informed choice and consent
- Appropriate onward referral to other health and social care professionals if appropriate
There may be weekend work required for this post.
About us
This is an exciting time for anyone who is keen to learn and engage in a fast paced organisation where you will have the opportunity to influence and set up systems as the company grows.
Every day will be different giving you the flexibility to learn and realise your full potential.
The future of SoliHealth Ltd will be reliant on what happens early in its life and if you are ambitious, creative and innovative then this is the role for you!
SoliHealth is a system wide organisation supporting the development and implementation of at scale services across general practice in Solihull. SoliHealth is developing a new community based dermatology service, providing more specialist services in primary care for patients across Solihull, and delivered through a hub and spoke model.
Our vision is to work collaboratively across the Solihull locality to improve the provision of health care service, enabling a strong and sustainable local primary care led presence with access to a widening range of services with patients interests driving our decisions.
SoliHealth is a federation of twenty-two GP practices across Solihull, established to develop general practice into a key partner in the development and delivery of healthcare services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the
care given by other professionals within the Solihealth team, in the LARC
Service (Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive).
The
post holder will provide a high level of personal care to patients to ensure
they are always treated with dignity and respect, are provided with high
quality care and clear and understandable information in a format/language they
understand. The post holder is accountable for their own practice without
direct supervision and will be a direct provider of higher-level nursing
practice to patients with contraceptive needs.
The
post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for the
delivery of highly technical and specialised clinical skills which will include
but not be limited to:
- Assessment
and history taking
-
Clinical
examination, including bimanual
-
Identifying
appropriate methods of contraception
-
Initiation
of treatment and plans of care, including independent assessment for provision
of medications
-
Provision
of all methods of LARC following discussion and assessment ensuring patient can
make an informed choice and consent
-
Appropriate
onward referral to other health and social care professionals if appropriate
- There
may be weekend work required for this post.
Key
Responsibilities:
Clinical
-
Deliver
care to patients pertaining to their sexual health needs in line with current
BASHH/FSRH guidance
-
Comply
with FSRH requirements on updating professional practice and reaccreditation
-
Carry
out competent clinical examination of female patients, including cervical and
bimanual examination. Be able to diagnose and clinically manage presentations
of sexually transmitted infections and related conditions, and referral in to
Level 3 Sexual Health Services providing patients with appropriate advice.
Recognise complex issues relating to patients sexual health needs and seek
appropriate advice where necessary.
-
Follow
service guidelines on confidentiality; adhere to the law regarding sexual
health advice to those under sixteen years; Follow organisational policy and
good practice assessment regarding safeguarding young people and vulnerable
adults following appropriate Spectrum and Safeguarding Board policies
-
Provide
a comprehensive discussion in the event of an unplanned pregnancy and refer to
appropriate agencies as necessary
-
Assess,
advice, prescribe, administer, and carry out the full range of LARC procedures
required by patients, following discussion with the individual as to their
contraception choices, in line with FSRH current guidance.
-
Ensure
knowledge of sexual health, in particular contraception is up to date and
follow National recommendations and guidelines for their management. Understand
HIV and its impact on sexual health care and contraception choices
-
Attend
in-service training, courses, study days and staff meetings as required and
keep up to date with current trends and procedures.
-
Maintain
accurate contemporaneous electronic patient records, in line with local and
national information governance policy/legislation
-
Participate
in teaching student doctors, nurses and other learners visiting the department
as appropriate
-
Engagement
with contract management and achievement of the service KPIs
-
Report
incidents/complaints according to local policies
-
The
post holder will be expected to maintain their own professional clinical
standards and CPD for revalidation as set out by the NMC/GMC.
-
Planning
and organisational skills
-
Able
to plan own workload and work independently
-
Carry
out clinical duties within organisation policies, service procedures and
guidelines according to competency and provide feedback on issues of concern to
line manager
-
Able
to plan work for specialist services and be able to plan work and implement
care pathways as delegated by to clinical team
Governance
-
To
contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the service of
Sexual Health, identifying areas for improvement.
-
Actively
participate in Clinical Governance to ensure continuous quality improvement,
including clinical audit, education and updates
-
Information
resources
-
Provide
patients with information regarding their attendance in appropriate format.
-
Signpost
patients to high quality legitimate sources of information.
-
Provide
health education and ensure patient involvement in decision making.
-
Maintenance
of confidentiality of patient attendance and records, ensuring compliance with
local and organisation policy, and UK Law (GDPR).
Clinical
Resources
-
Contribute
to the effective and economical use of resources and safe use of equipment.
-
Ensure
maintenance of adequate stock levels.
-
Contribute to cost efficiencies within the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the
care given by other professionals within the Solihealth team, in the LARC
Service (Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive).
The
post holder will provide a high level of personal care to patients to ensure
they are always treated with dignity and respect, are provided with high
quality care and clear and understandable information in a format/language they
understand. The post holder is accountable for their own practice without
direct supervision and will be a direct provider of higher-level nursing
practice to patients with contraceptive needs.
The
post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for the
delivery of highly technical and specialised clinical skills which will include
but not be limited to:
- Assessment
and history taking
-
Clinical
examination, including bimanual
-
Identifying
appropriate methods of contraception
-
Initiation
of treatment and plans of care, including independent assessment for provision
of medications
-
Provision
of all methods of LARC following discussion and assessment ensuring patient can
make an informed choice and consent
-
Appropriate
onward referral to other health and social care professionals if appropriate
- There
may be weekend work required for this post.
Key
Responsibilities:
Clinical
-
Deliver
care to patients pertaining to their sexual health needs in line with current
BASHH/FSRH guidance
-
Comply
with FSRH requirements on updating professional practice and reaccreditation
-
Carry
out competent clinical examination of female patients, including cervical and
bimanual examination. Be able to diagnose and clinically manage presentations
of sexually transmitted infections and related conditions, and referral in to
Level 3 Sexual Health Services providing patients with appropriate advice.
Recognise complex issues relating to patients sexual health needs and seek
appropriate advice where necessary.
-
Follow
service guidelines on confidentiality; adhere to the law regarding sexual
health advice to those under sixteen years; Follow organisational policy and
good practice assessment regarding safeguarding young people and vulnerable
adults following appropriate Spectrum and Safeguarding Board policies
-
Provide
a comprehensive discussion in the event of an unplanned pregnancy and refer to
appropriate agencies as necessary
-
Assess,
advice, prescribe, administer, and carry out the full range of LARC procedures
required by patients, following discussion with the individual as to their
contraception choices, in line with FSRH current guidance.
-
Ensure
knowledge of sexual health, in particular contraception is up to date and
follow National recommendations and guidelines for their management. Understand
HIV and its impact on sexual health care and contraception choices
-
Attend
in-service training, courses, study days and staff meetings as required and
keep up to date with current trends and procedures.
-
Maintain
accurate contemporaneous electronic patient records, in line with local and
national information governance policy/legislation
-
Participate
in teaching student doctors, nurses and other learners visiting the department
as appropriate
-
Engagement
with contract management and achievement of the service KPIs
-
Report
incidents/complaints according to local policies
-
The
post holder will be expected to maintain their own professional clinical
standards and CPD for revalidation as set out by the NMC/GMC.
-
Planning
and organisational skills
-
Able
to plan own workload and work independently
-
Carry
out clinical duties within organisation policies, service procedures and
guidelines according to competency and provide feedback on issues of concern to
line manager
-
Able
to plan work for specialist services and be able to plan work and implement
care pathways as delegated by to clinical team
Governance
-
To
contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the service of
Sexual Health, identifying areas for improvement.
-
Actively
participate in Clinical Governance to ensure continuous quality improvement,
including clinical audit, education and updates
-
Information
resources
-
Provide
patients with information regarding their attendance in appropriate format.
-
Signpost
patients to high quality legitimate sources of information.
-
Provide
health education and ensure patient involvement in decision making.
-
Maintenance
of confidentiality of patient attendance and records, ensuring compliance with
local and organisation policy, and UK Law (GDPR).
Clinical
Resources
-
Contribute
to the effective and economical use of resources and safe use of equipment.
-
Ensure
maintenance of adequate stock levels.
-
Contribute to cost efficiencies within the service.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills & aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of CPD/accreditation in management of STIs
- Evidence of ongoing teaching and training
- The use of PGDs
- Familiarity with EMIS Web and SystemOne computer system
- Able to undertake audit work
- Ability to communicate clearly with a range of contacts, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and use own initiative
- Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, service users and stakeholders
Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise conflicting demands in order to meet deadlines
- Confident at dealing with people at all levels
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate clinical qualification e.g. Registered Nurse or General Practitioner.
- Non-Medical Prescriber (if appropriate)
- Letter of competence (in date) for implant and/or coil fittings
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the sexual health agenda locally and nationally
- Comprehensive understanding of the needs of vulnerable or seldom heard groups/communities in relation to sexual health
- Experience in dealing with confidential information
Practical circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites when required
- Willing to undertake DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills & aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of CPD/accreditation in management of STIs
- Evidence of ongoing teaching and training
- The use of PGDs
- Familiarity with EMIS Web and SystemOne computer system
- Able to undertake audit work
- Ability to communicate clearly with a range of contacts, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and use own initiative
- Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, service users and stakeholders
Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise conflicting demands in order to meet deadlines
- Confident at dealing with people at all levels
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate clinical qualification e.g. Registered Nurse or General Practitioner.
- Non-Medical Prescriber (if appropriate)
- Letter of competence (in date) for implant and/or coil fittings
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the sexual health agenda locally and nationally
- Comprehensive understanding of the needs of vulnerable or seldom heard groups/communities in relation to sexual health
- Experience in dealing with confidential information
Practical circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites when required
- Willing to undertake DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
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).
