Job summary
Band 5 developmental post moving to a Band 6 on completion of training.
An exciting opportunity has arrived in Swindon.
Swindon Sexual Health is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse, who is willing to undertake a Band 5 development post.
You will commence your role as a Band 5, (dependent on the experience and skills that you bring), you will work in a development role as a member of the Sexual Health Team leading to a Band 6 Nursing role once deemed competent.
The successful candidate will complement our highly motivated community team. The successful post holder after training, will be able to screen, treat & control of sexually transmitted infections and assessing & issuing all methods of contraception.
The post holder will support the Senior Sister in leading and managing the nursing team in the absence of senior colleagues.
You will demonstrate evidence of well-developed clinical practice, excellent communication/interpersonal skills, be innovative and enthusiastic to meet the challenge of this expanded role.
Flexibility will be key to this role, as cover will be required across our sites. You will need to be available to work evenings and Saturdays as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will complete the National STIF competencies as a foundation to their training. Using these they will be able to run a nurse led clinic to take patient histories, examine, use microscopy, diagnose and provide treatment for the patients. PGD training will enable provision of medicines, with a view of progressing to Non-Medical Prescriber in the future.
The post holder will also be able to complete the DFSRH that enables them to counsel and provide patients with various types of contraception.
When these are complete and post holder deemed competent, they will become a Band 6 nurse.
About us
We are a small team that consists of a close working multidisciplinary team- Drs, Nurses, Health Advisers, Heath Care Assistants, and Reception staff.
We are based in the Community at Swindon Health Centre.
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in a development role within the Sexual Health Team.
Once they are deemed competent:
They will participate in the assessment and provision of a comprehensive service for the investigation, treatment and control of sexually transmitted infections. They will have an understanding of contraception, be able to counsel patients and provide various types of contraception including the opportunity to fit LARC. The post holder will contribute to service development within the integrated service as well ascontinuing with own professional development
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in a development role within the Sexual Health Team.
Once they are deemed competent:
They will participate in the assessment and provision of a comprehensive service for the investigation, treatment and control of sexually transmitted infections. They will have an understanding of contraception, be able to counsel patients and provide various types of contraception including the opportunity to fit LARC. The post holder will contribute to service development within the integrated service as well ascontinuing with own professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner
- Some post graduate experience
- Evidence of maintaining CPD
Desirable
- Previous Sexual Health experience
- Evidence of DFSRH or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of STIF course or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to complete the required training
Desirable
- Some experience of Sexual Health
- Attendance of the Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation Course (STIF)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues in Sexual Health
- Patient focused
- Excellent inter personal and communication skills
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Good I.T. skills
- Able to prioritise own work load
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Health Promotion
- Experience and training of use of PGD's
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner
- Some post graduate experience
- Evidence of maintaining CPD
Desirable
- Previous Sexual Health experience
- Evidence of DFSRH or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of STIF course or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to complete the required training
Desirable
- Some experience of Sexual Health
- Attendance of the Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation Course (STIF)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues in Sexual Health
- Patient focused
- Excellent inter personal and communication skills
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Good I.T. skills
- Able to prioritise own work load
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Health Promotion
- Experience and training of use of PGD's
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).
