Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen as a Nurse Practitioner Reproductive and Sexual Health at Beckenham Beacon and other outreach locations in Bromley. This role involves assisting in the delivery of an expert specialist nursing service for people requiring Reproductive & Sexual Health Services. The post holder will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of STI treatment and contraception skills.
The post holder will be able to utilise advanced knowledge and skills and undertake procedures and practices such as bimanual examination, proctoscopy, contraceptive implant insertion and removal, IUD insertion and removal. You will have opportunity to work collaboratively with as other MDTs at Denmark Hill or Beckenham Beacon sites where care needs require.
This role involves supporting the role of the Matron in developing and implementing a strategic development plan for nursing across the service. The candidate would be expected to act up for ACP/Matron as required.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of an expert specialist nursing service for people requiring Reproductive & Sexual Health Services
To provide specialist nursing advice, clinical assessment and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through treatment in line with departmental guidelines
To be highly visible, accessible and approachable to staff, patients and the public to ensure that open and honest communication channels are created and sustained.
Use specialist knowledge and skills for assessing and interpreting complex issues across a wide variety of disciplines, providing advice in the development of nursing standards and guidelines for patient care.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of STI treatment and contraception To utilise advanced knowledge and skills and undertake procedures and practices such as bimanual examination, proctoscopy contraceptive implant insertion and removal, IUD insertion and removal and specialist follow up clinics.
Initiating and interpreting tests and investigations, on-going monitoring
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Beckenham Beacon Sexual Health Clinic is a busy and dynamic service offering a wide range of services such as STI testing & treatments, contraception advise & provision, pregnancy testing and support, care after sexual assault, vaccinations and care to vulnerable and high-risk groups.
The role involves supporting wider colleagues, junior staff, nursing and medical trainees. You will also provide support as nurse in charge in the smooth running of clinics and triage emergency patients on the day.
The post-holder is responsible for providing high standards of clinical nursing expertise to service users in the field of SRH/GUM across Kings Sexual Health Services, providing information and advice, counselling to help patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection to understand and manage their condition. The post holder will hold both qualifications in sexual health and contraception such as DFSRH diploma and STIF course with the addition of LoC SDI implant removal, fits and LoC IUD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Beckenham Beacon Sexual Health Clinic is a busy and dynamic service offering a wide range of services such as STI testing & treatments, contraception advise & provision, pregnancy testing and support, care after sexual assault, vaccinations and care to vulnerable and high-risk groups.
The role involves supporting wider colleagues, junior staff, nursing and medical trainees. You will also provide support as nurse in charge in the smooth running of clinics and triage emergency patients on the day.
The post-holder is responsible for providing high standards of clinical nursing expertise to service users in the field of SRH/GUM across Kings Sexual Health Services, providing information and advice, counselling to help patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection to understand and manage their condition. The post holder will hold both qualifications in sexual health and contraception such as DFSRH diploma and STIF course with the addition of LoC SDI implant removal, fits and LoC IUD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse Educated to Degree level or above
- Relevant post-registration qualification and evidence of professional development
- Recognised Contraceptive course/DFSRH
- Recognised Sexual health course or STIF Course
- Insertion and removal of Intra uterine devices or willingness to complete training
- Implant Insertion & Removal training and or Letter of Accreditation of insertion/Removal of Implants
- Independent prescribing or willingness to complete
- Physical Assessment Course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at Band 6 (or equivalent) or above within specific specialist area.
- Experience of sexual health history taking, screening and Examination of male and female clients.
- Competent in cryotherapy
- Competent in performing microscopy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse Educated to Degree level or above
- Relevant post-registration qualification and evidence of professional development
- Recognised Contraceptive course/DFSRH
- Recognised Sexual health course or STIF Course
- Insertion and removal of Intra uterine devices or willingness to complete training
- Implant Insertion & Removal training and or Letter of Accreditation of insertion/Removal of Implants
- Independent prescribing or willingness to complete
- Physical Assessment Course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at Band 6 (or equivalent) or above within specific specialist area.
- Experience of sexual health history taking, screening and Examination of male and female clients.
- Competent in cryotherapy
- Competent in performing microscopy
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Beckenham Beacon Sexual Health Clinic
379 Croydon Road
Beckenham
BR3 3QL
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
