Specialist Nurse Sexual Health

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide intermediate level, autonomous nursing care to patients with sexual health and contraceptive needs to include diagnosis and treatment of STIs and related conditions

To provide autonomous nursing care to patients with contraceptive needs,using a recognised contraception qualification, and competence at supplying all methods of contraception, and insertion and removal on contraceptive implants.

To utilise specialist knowledge and skills and undertake procedures and practices such as cryotherapy, microscopy, speculum examination, bimanual examination, testicular examination, proctoscopy, contraceptive implant insertion and removal, cervical cytology and specialist follow up clinics

To be accountable for his/her own practice and utilise available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence

To obtain a detailed and comprehensive patient history in a systematic manner, including physical, emotional, psychological and environmental factors and a comprehensive sexual history.

To undertake relevant physical 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 department as required

To request and interpret tests as required within departmental guidelines

To supply and administer medicines in accordance with Patient Group directions or as an Independent Prescriber if appropriate

To have knowledge of and adhere to local and national guidelines, policies and procedures specific to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.

To monitor the effectiveness of care and treatment through follow up as required (including partner notification) according to departmental guidelines

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 ensure that all clinical and patient care is conducted in line with professional (NMC) and trust behaviour standards.

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 with dignity and maintained within the nursing team

In conjunction with the Matron, Nurse practitioners and Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to support and participate in the development of nurse led services as appropriate

To be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students providing clinical support and guidance as required

To engage in local and national forums to develop practice and raise the profile of the service and Trust where appropriate.

Leadership

To act as a clinical and professional role model for the nursing and wider multi professional team

To participate in operational management as Nurse coordinators

To be actively participate in audit and research skills within the nursing team

To deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse or Nurse practitioners as required and carry out delegated responsibilities as agreed

To support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture of fair, equitable, consistent and supportive management within the nursing and CSW team

To support and participate in recruitment activities within the nursing team

Quality

To ensure care is delivered in accordance with requirements and recommendations of approved local and national clinical guidelines.

To ensure all service users have a positive patient experience and to utilise patient experience data to support improvements in quality of care.

To facilitate high quality, cost effective care through the use of audit, benchmarking and other quality initiatives as determined by the Trust

To attend and participate in multi professional meetings and represent the CSHC nursing team and Senior Charge Nurse as required

To be fully aware of the targets and health agendas set by the government, Trust 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 support the risk management process through the Datix system

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

To participate in the development and implementation of assessment and mentorship processes for new staff to ensure quality standards are met

Education and Training

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 NMC revalidation standards.

To maintain links with affiliated educational organisations and ensure that there is an appropriate learning environment for students and trainees

In conjunction with the Practice development nurse to be involved in the an ongoing programme of education and clinical development for nurses and CSWs

To support the training and mentorship of staff, students and trainees within the department

To teach on relevant courses in affiliated university nursing departments and external courses as required

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of DFRSH (or equivalent).
• Completion of LOC Implant
• Recognized Sexual Health Course.
• NMC Registered Nurse (Level 1).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

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