Sexual Health Nurse

Job summary

We have an opportunity within Sexual Health to support our clinical provision and engagement with the LGBTQ+ community within Dorset.

As a diverse and inclusive team, we are actively seeking someone with experience of working with all cohorts of patients, supporting both mental and physical health surrounding their sexuality.

Sexual Health Dorset specialises in patient-focused care which is individualised and sensitive to all genders and sexualities. As a non-judgemental service, the team strive to provide excellent support, whilst adhering to safe, evidence based guidance.

Lived experience of the LGBTQ+ community is welcomed to this role, as promotion of services and health campaigns are based on local and national trends, including PRIDE, World AIDS Day and National HIV testing week.

The team work closely with other local services providing care and support to this cohort. Collaboration is key to ensure stigma is reduced and access to services is increased for those who struggle to engage with mainstream services.

The successful candidate will be working both clinically and as part of our outreach and promotions team.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive, efficient and evidence based service to patients attending for contraception and sexual health screening, treatment and advice. Nurses appropriately trained will assess, plan and undertake care and investigations and supply medications in a supportive and confidential environment, recognising when to refer.

Working both autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team, the candidate will work within the contract of sexual health. Adhering to national and local guidance for safe and effective sexual health care. They will be expected to partake in clinical supervision and annual appraisal.

Liaison with outside agencies is required for some of our more vulnerable groups, including safeguarding, drug and alcohol teams, and homeless health. Support with organising and attending Health Promotion events is expected within the LGBTQ+ communities to encourage these groups into mainstream services.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do