Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity for a nurse or midwife with a post-registration
contraception qualification to join our team at Your Healthcare (YHC). The
role involves working autonomously and as part of our multi-disciplinary team
across sexual health services in the London Borough of Kingston. YHC CASH service provides
contraception and sexual health care to residents in SW London and Surrey.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for applicants who are driven, efficient and able to work at a fast
pace whilst maintaining amazing customer service and professionalism. Our
service is well respected and trusted by our patients and we are keen to work
with Nurses who share our commitment to the care we provide.
Ideally the
candidate will be LARC trained or be prepared to undertake and complete the
training within the first few months.
A full DBS check will need to be completed
About us
Your Healthcare CIC, is part of the NHS
family of organisations delivering high quality and user led health and social
care services within Kingston and Richmond. Our status as a Community Interest
Company allows us to invest any surplus back into clinical services, where it
is needed most. We have all the advantages of the NHS (e.g. AFC pay scales,
pension scheme and high cost area supplement) coupled with an innovative,
responsive and flexible approach to service delivery and development. We
encourage our staff members to use their freedoms to continually improve
services and themselves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical
- To be accountable for his/her own practice and use available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
- To obtain a detailed and comprehensive patient history and undertake.
- relevant examination and investigations for an undiagnosed patient group.
- To develop and implement a management plan for each patient referring as necessary internally and externally to the appropriate department as required.
- To request and interpret tests as required within departmental guidelines.
- To provide intermediate level, autonomous nursing care to patients with sexual health and contraceptive needs including the diagnosis and treatment of STIs and related conditions.
- To supply and administer medicines in accordance with Patient Group directions or as an Independent Prescriber if appropriate.
- To monitor the effectiveness of care and treatment through follow up as required (including partner notification) according to departmental guidelines.
- Encourage participation in the cervical cytology screening program.
- To carry out cervical screening if appropriately trained and competent to do so and ensure samples are processed correctly.
- To maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC, Trust and medico-legal requirements. To ensure that these standards are met and maintained within the nursing team.
- To act as a patient advocate when appropriate, ensuring respect for patient confidentiality, privacy and cultural/ethnic background. To ensure that these standards are met and maintained within the nursing team.
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse to support and participate in the development of nurse led services.
- To be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students providing clinical support and guidance as required.
Quality
- To facilitate high quality, cost effective care through the use of audit, benchmarking and other quality initiatives as determined by the organisation.
- To attend and participate in team meetings.
- To be fully aware of the targets and health agendas set by the government, organisation and service and be involved in the implementation of the required actions to meet these targets.
- To identify and monitor any risk to patient or staff safety taking appropriate management action.
- To be actively involved in nursing clinical audit (including PGDs) and research to support, maintain and develop expected standards of care.
- To utilise and disseminate research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care.
Education
- To contribute to an assessment of own educational needs, developing and agreeing a professional development plan with the line manager.
- To keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments as required to meet the PREP standards of the NMC.
- To maintain links with affiliated educational organisations and ensure that there is an appropriate learning environment for students and trainees.
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse to be involved in an ongoing programme of education and clinical development for nurses.
- To support the training and mentorship of staff, students and trainees within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical
- To be accountable for his/her own practice and use available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
- To obtain a detailed and comprehensive patient history and undertake.
- relevant examination and investigations for an undiagnosed patient group.
- To develop and implement a management plan for each patient referring as necessary internally and externally to the appropriate department as required.
- To request and interpret tests as required within departmental guidelines.
- To provide intermediate level, autonomous nursing care to patients with sexual health and contraceptive needs including the diagnosis and treatment of STIs and related conditions.
- To supply and administer medicines in accordance with Patient Group directions or as an Independent Prescriber if appropriate.
- To monitor the effectiveness of care and treatment through follow up as required (including partner notification) according to departmental guidelines.
- Encourage participation in the cervical cytology screening program.
- To carry out cervical screening if appropriately trained and competent to do so and ensure samples are processed correctly.
- To maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC, Trust and medico-legal requirements. To ensure that these standards are met and maintained within the nursing team.
- To act as a patient advocate when appropriate, ensuring respect for patient confidentiality, privacy and cultural/ethnic background. To ensure that these standards are met and maintained within the nursing team.
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse to support and participate in the development of nurse led services.
- To be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students providing clinical support and guidance as required.
Quality
- To facilitate high quality, cost effective care through the use of audit, benchmarking and other quality initiatives as determined by the organisation.
- To attend and participate in team meetings.
- To be fully aware of the targets and health agendas set by the government, organisation and service and be involved in the implementation of the required actions to meet these targets.
- To identify and monitor any risk to patient or staff safety taking appropriate management action.
- To be actively involved in nursing clinical audit (including PGDs) and research to support, maintain and develop expected standards of care.
- To utilise and disseminate research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care.
Education
- To contribute to an assessment of own educational needs, developing and agreeing a professional development plan with the line manager.
- To keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments as required to meet the PREP standards of the NMC.
- To maintain links with affiliated educational organisations and ensure that there is an appropriate learning environment for students and trainees.
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse to be involved in an ongoing programme of education and clinical development for nurses.
- To support the training and mentorship of staff, students and trainees within the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Family Planning qualification/FSRH diploma
Desirable
- Cervical smear qualification
- Mentorship qualification
- LOC SDI/Certificate in sub-dermal implants
- Recognised qualification in management of sexually transmitted infections/ STIF Intermediate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience
- Significant experience in Sexual Health
- Experience of working with patients from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity
Desirable
Relevant Knowledge/ Awareness
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of current issues affecting community health services including: Primary Care, clinical effectiveness, evidence-based care and clinical governance.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Sound knowledge of principles and practice of safeguarding and Child Protection issues and their management.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance requirements for the post.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance.
- Knowledge of principles and practice of supervision.
- Ability to understand key elements of change management.
- Demonstrates knowledge and experience of reflective practice.
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct scope of professional practice.
Skills/Abilities/ Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload within an environment of changing priorities.
- An excellent communicator with both patients and with clinicians of different experience and disciplines both in writing and orally.
- Skilled in record keeping.
- Knowledge of policies directly related to the provision of sexual health promotion/care.
- Self-motivated and able to work well with others in a team.
- Ability to act as a role model and leader in order to motivate and guide others.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Friendly and welcoming to others
- Good telephone manner
- Reliable
- Cheerful
- Organised
- Willingness to learn
- Team Player
- Uses own initiative
- Non-judgmental attitude
Other
Essential
- Valid UK driving licence/car driver.
- Access to a car for work purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Family Planning qualification/FSRH diploma
Desirable
- Cervical smear qualification
- Mentorship qualification
- LOC SDI/Certificate in sub-dermal implants
- Recognised qualification in management of sexually transmitted infections/ STIF Intermediate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience
- Significant experience in Sexual Health
- Experience of working with patients from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity
Desirable
Relevant Knowledge/ Awareness
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of current issues affecting community health services including: Primary Care, clinical effectiveness, evidence-based care and clinical governance.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Sound knowledge of principles and practice of safeguarding and Child Protection issues and their management.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance requirements for the post.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance.
- Knowledge of principles and practice of supervision.
- Ability to understand key elements of change management.
- Demonstrates knowledge and experience of reflective practice.
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct scope of professional practice.
Skills/Abilities/ Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload within an environment of changing priorities.
- An excellent communicator with both patients and with clinicians of different experience and disciplines both in writing and orally.
- Skilled in record keeping.
- Knowledge of policies directly related to the provision of sexual health promotion/care.
- Self-motivated and able to work well with others in a team.
- Ability to act as a role model and leader in order to motivate and guide others.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Friendly and welcoming to others
- Good telephone manner
- Reliable
- Cheerful
- Organised
- Willingness to learn
- Team Player
- Uses own initiative
- Non-judgmental attitude
Other
Essential
- Valid UK driving licence/car driver.
- Access to a car for work purposes.
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).
