Specialist Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role:

The post holder will be required to work flexibly within the multi-disciplinary team and be able to independently provide a high standard of individualised Nursing care to patients attending the service with Sexual Health needs, HIV infection and for contraception advice and methods. For those new to the speciality, appropriate training, to include nationally recognised courses and dedicated in-house training and support will be provided.

Devon Sexual Health clinics are busy face-to-face/ telephone appointment lists, with all staff working together to meet local and national targets. Regular HIV clinics, led by Consultants in collaboration with specialist Nursing staff, are also provided. Contraception clinics offer the full range of contraception methods, to include LARCs and emergency contraception, alongside unplanned pregnancy testing, advice and TOP referrals. The Nursing team at Devon Sexual Health work in close partnership with medical colleagues and all offer support, enthusiasm and a forward thinking approach to patient care.

This role is a substantive position, 35 hours per week, to include working some evenings and possible weekends on a rotational basis. The clinics are primarily based at the Barnstaple service, but we do hold weekly outreach clinics Bideford, Holsworthy and Ilfracombe, which staff work on a rotational basis. Travel for training and to outreach clinics, sometimes in rural locations, is expected; so flexible working and ability to travel independently is essential.

Banding will be discussed at interview and will be dependent on Sexual Health related qualifications and experience working in a Sexual Health environment. We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses or nursing staff who are looking to change career. We do expect a high number of applications for this role, so any relevant experience or training will be advantageous.

We would be happy to recruit on a Band 5 development post for the right candidate and then move to Band 6 once required competencies are completed.

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week including some evenings & possible weekends on a rotational basis.

Interview Date: Thursday 28th March 2024

For further information please contact: Heather Collins, Senior Nurse, on heather.collins5@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnstaple Health Centre

Vicarage Street

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 7BH

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)