Job summary
This is a developmental role for a Registered Nurse, who will be employed to provide care and support for clients in the rapidly developing Speciality of Integrated Sexual Health in Essex.The post holder be working within a specialist clinical team in a positive learning environment which will enable the development of skills to provide contraceptive intervention and protocol guided sexuallytransmitted and reproductive tract infection management.The post holder will support the delivery of a high quality service by providing evidence based care, actively engaging with service development initiatives and maintain clear communication with service users, colleagues, management and other professionals.
Main duties of the job
? To work in a team , delivering a high standard of evidence based integrated sexual health care? Develop an awareness of STI risks,testing & management? Ensure the smooth running of clinical sessions? Maintain a high level of infection prevention practice? Maintain confidentiality of client information? Be aware of organisations safeguarding procedures? Maintain accurate records & documentation.?Participate in the results management process? Carry out venepuncture? Participate in targeted sexual health interventions and promotion? Teach self-examination of the breast and testes where applicable? Maintain drug stock control and ordering.?Membership of relevant meetings and attendance at courses to maintain clinical and professional competence and knowledge? Undertake training for use of patient group directions and apply to practice.? Manage elements of care as appropriately delegated? Participate in training to develop competence non-face to face intervention
About us
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Eligible for NHS Pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake formal academic, theoretical and practical training to develop integratedsexual health skills To work in a team environment, delivering a high standard of evidence basedintegrated sexual health care To develop an awareness of STI risks, methods of STI management, safeguardsand follow up and apply to practice To develop skills of sexual health promotion, and have the ability to give informationand refer as appropriate To provide sexually transmitted infection testing and be aware of referral policies
To ensure the smooth running of clinical sessions Maintain a high level of infection prevention practice Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times Work within guidelines set down by the law and the Nursing Midwifery Council Be fully aware of Essex Integrated Sexual Health services and organisationsafeguarding procedures Maintain clear awareness of limitation to practice and refer to other appropriatehealth care professionals Comply with organisations fitness to practice training Maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevantstatistics, reports and activity data as required Identify and evaluate their own attitudes towards integrated sexual health servicesand accept the values of the client, adapting interpersonal approach accordingly Following appropriate in house training participate in the results management ofsexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections Carry out venepuncture for specific sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing Participate in targeted sexual health interventions and sexual health promotionevents within non-clinical community settings Assess clients for STI risk and advise accordingly Teach self-examination of the breast and testes where applicable and inform about awareness of self-examination Reassess clients on follow up visits for repeat prescriptions and realise her ownresponsibility in these consultations Maintain drug stock control and ordering if appropriate Assist to develop, introduce and apply research based findings to nursing practice Membership of relevant meetings and attendance at courses to maintain clinical andprofessional competence and knowledge Attend mandatory updates and study sessions Notify Community Line Manager of proposed annual leave, giving at least onemonths notice unless exceptional circumstances prevail Participate in programmes of education and training in order to meet the identifiedneeds of service users Inform Line Manager when absent due to sickness and report again on return towork Achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Service in line withthe post profile and Professional Development Plan and department competencyframework within time frame agreed with line manage
Undertake training for use of patient group directions and apply to practice. Be willing to undertake internal and external training linked to the achievement, ofcompetence to practice in specified areas of integrated sexual healthcare. Work towards successful completion of Faculty of Sexual and ReproductiveHealthcare electronic knowledge assessment and Diploma Undertake training in specific clinical procedures (implant fitting and removal) asappropriate Manage elements of care as appropriately delegated Participate in focused and targeted work in specific environments Participate in training to develop competence in results management and non-faceto face intervention
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake formal academic, theoretical and practical training to develop integratedsexual health skills To work in a team environment, delivering a high standard of evidence basedintegrated sexual health care To develop an awareness of STI risks, methods of STI management, safeguardsand follow up and apply to practice To develop skills of sexual health promotion, and have the ability to give informationand refer as appropriate To provide sexually transmitted infection testing and be aware of referral policies
To ensure the smooth running of clinical sessions Maintain a high level of infection prevention practice Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times Work within guidelines set down by the law and the Nursing Midwifery Council Be fully aware of Essex Integrated Sexual Health services and organisationsafeguarding procedures Maintain clear awareness of limitation to practice and refer to other appropriatehealth care professionals Comply with organisations fitness to practice training Maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevantstatistics, reports and activity data as required Identify and evaluate their own attitudes towards integrated sexual health servicesand accept the values of the client, adapting interpersonal approach accordingly Following appropriate in house training participate in the results management ofsexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections Carry out venepuncture for specific sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing Participate in targeted sexual health interventions and sexual health promotionevents within non-clinical community settings Assess clients for STI risk and advise accordingly Teach self-examination of the breast and testes where applicable and inform about awareness of self-examination Reassess clients on follow up visits for repeat prescriptions and realise her ownresponsibility in these consultations Maintain drug stock control and ordering if appropriate Assist to develop, introduce and apply research based findings to nursing practice Membership of relevant meetings and attendance at courses to maintain clinical andprofessional competence and knowledge Attend mandatory updates and study sessions Notify Community Line Manager of proposed annual leave, giving at least onemonths notice unless exceptional circumstances prevail Participate in programmes of education and training in order to meet the identifiedneeds of service users Inform Line Manager when absent due to sickness and report again on return towork Achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Service in line withthe post profile and Professional Development Plan and department competencyframework within time frame agreed with line manage
Undertake training for use of patient group directions and apply to practice. Be willing to undertake internal and external training linked to the achievement, ofcompetence to practice in specified areas of integrated sexual healthcare. Work towards successful completion of Faculty of Sexual and ReproductiveHealthcare electronic knowledge assessment and Diploma Undertake training in specific clinical procedures (implant fitting and removal) asappropriate Manage elements of care as appropriately delegated Participate in focused and targeted work in specific environments Participate in training to develop competence in results management and non-faceto face intervention
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Documented evidence of further study/training
- A recognised contraception qualification or currently working towards
work related experience & knowledge
Essential
- Professional interest in the field of Integrated Sexual Health
- Willingness to develop STI results management skills
- Infection prevention awareness
- Safeguarding knowledge and experience of assessment
Desirable
- Previous experience in or currently working in working in specialty of integrated sexual health or related service
- Appreciation/experience in counselling skills
- Understanding of risk management issues including incident reporting
Skills & Appitiudes
Essential
- Motivated to develop clinical skills
- Clear and effective communication written and verbal
- Ability to communicate highly sensitive information with clients showing empathy and tact
- Understanding of current local and national issues in Sexual Health
- No moral or religious objections to abortion or other elements of service provision
- Ability to think logically, prioritize and use initiative
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based clinical practice
- Experience of working to Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
- Use of Electronic patient record systems
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive approach to Integrated Sexual Health o Good listening skills o Good time keeping o Can deal with clients/staff in a sensitive manner o Enjoys working as a member of a team o Professional appearance and manner
- Enthusiasm for professional development able to demonstrate learning required
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work across sites
- Willingness & ability to work evenings & Saturdays
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Documented evidence of further study/training
- A recognised contraception qualification or currently working towards
work related experience & knowledge
Essential
- Professional interest in the field of Integrated Sexual Health
- Willingness to develop STI results management skills
- Infection prevention awareness
- Safeguarding knowledge and experience of assessment
Desirable
- Previous experience in or currently working in working in specialty of integrated sexual health or related service
- Appreciation/experience in counselling skills
- Understanding of risk management issues including incident reporting
Skills & Appitiudes
Essential
- Motivated to develop clinical skills
- Clear and effective communication written and verbal
- Ability to communicate highly sensitive information with clients showing empathy and tact
- Understanding of current local and national issues in Sexual Health
- No moral or religious objections to abortion or other elements of service provision
- Ability to think logically, prioritize and use initiative
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based clinical practice
- Experience of working to Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
- Use of Electronic patient record systems
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive approach to Integrated Sexual Health o Good listening skills o Good time keeping o Can deal with clients/staff in a sensitive manner o Enjoys working as a member of a team o Professional appearance and manner
- Enthusiasm for professional development able to demonstrate learning required
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work across sites
- Willingness & ability to work evenings & Saturdays
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
