Job summary
Sexual Health Sheffield is an open access sexual and reproductive health service that promotes a holistic model of sexual health through primary prevention, early intervention and health promotion activities.
The post holder will work as a specialist autonomous practitioner providing high quality patient care undertaking a non-judgemental comprehensive full sexual, medical and reproductive history following departmental guidelines and manage barriers to communication.
You should be able to cope with a demanding and busy role which may have peaks and troughs. You should be able to work on your own initiative and be self-motivating and resilient. You need to have a positive approach and can do attitude and be able to positively support & manage change.
This job is advertising 1 full time (5 days - 37.5) and 1 part time position (4 days - 32.5) per week
Main duties of the job
- To provide level 1 sexual health services as a core requirement, as recommended by the Department of Health in the National Strategy for Sexual Health.
- In addition, as a specialist aspect of the role, dependent upon expertise, provide level 2/3 services in screening / diagnosing / treating those with sexually transmitted infections. Initiating / changing / repeating methods of contraceptive.
- To contribute to pathways and systems development for the sexual health service.
- At all times to work in an autonomous capacity and as part of the MDT.
- To teach and mentor both pre and post registration nursing students and medical students/medical staff as required.
- To provide clinical nursing advice, education and leadership within the speciality.
- To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
- To undertake an identified additional responsibility for the benefit/development of the service.
- To enable the professional development of self and others
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Registered Midwife
- STIF intermediate, ENB 275/932 STI management or equivalent.
- Appropriate family planning qualification, i.e Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health part 2, ENB 900/901/8103 or equivalent family planning certificate, or equivalent.
- Possession of a Diploma in Nursing or working towards
- ENB 998 / C&G 730 or other recognised teaching qualification.
- Recognised Mentorship training
Desirable
- ENB 934 care and management of patients with HIV and Aids or equivalent
- Extended nurse prescribing/supplementary prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- GUM/CASH practice
- Evidence of post registration experience relevant to the role
Desirable
- Working independently in Outreach setting
- Experience of working with HIV positive patients
Further Training
Essential
- Commitment to professional development and education
- Evidence of computer skills
- Willingness to undertake any required study in order to enhance skills.
- Understanding of confidentiality in relation to sexual health
- Awareness of code of ethics/conduct in dealing with sexual health issues
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work as a team member or autonomously.
- Good time management skills.
- Venepuncture skills or willing to undertake.
Desirable
- Diagnostic microscopy, dependent upon service need.
- Ability to insert and remove LARC or willing to undertake training.
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible, adaptable, hard worker, confident, self motivating, non judgemental / supportive, realistic, positive attitude towards change.
- Ability to work as part of a large multi disciplinary team.
- Prepared to work flexible hours, locations and clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Registered Midwife
- STIF intermediate, ENB 275/932 STI management or equivalent.
- Appropriate family planning qualification, i.e Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health part 2, ENB 900/901/8103 or equivalent family planning certificate, or equivalent.
- Possession of a Diploma in Nursing or working towards
- ENB 998 / C&G 730 or other recognised teaching qualification.
- Recognised Mentorship training
Desirable
- ENB 934 care and management of patients with HIV and Aids or equivalent
- Extended nurse prescribing/supplementary prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- GUM/CASH practice
- Evidence of post registration experience relevant to the role
Desirable
- Working independently in Outreach setting
- Experience of working with HIV positive patients
Further Training
Essential
- Commitment to professional development and education
- Evidence of computer skills
- Willingness to undertake any required study in order to enhance skills.
- Understanding of confidentiality in relation to sexual health
- Awareness of code of ethics/conduct in dealing with sexual health issues
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work as a team member or autonomously.
- Good time management skills.
- Venepuncture skills or willing to undertake.
Desirable
- Diagnostic microscopy, dependent upon service need.
- Ability to insert and remove LARC or willing to undertake training.
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible, adaptable, hard worker, confident, self motivating, non judgemental / supportive, realistic, positive attitude towards change.
- Ability to work as part of a large multi disciplinary team.
- Prepared to work flexible hours, locations and clinics
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).
