Job summary
Fixed term until April 2026
Part time -30 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arrived in Swindon.
Swindon Sexual Health is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse, who is willing to undertake maternity cover with a keen interest in Sexual Health and Contraception.
The successful candidate will complement our highly motivated community team. The successful post holder will assist the team with venepuncture, vaccinations and other injectable treatments.
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.
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
- Venepuncture
- Vaccination
- IM antibiotic treatments and HIV medication
- Chaperoning
- Lab Support
- Student Support
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake venepuncture and administration of Vaccines once competency has been achieved
- To undertake the treatments of genital warts once relevant training has been completed
- To undertake screening asymptomatic patients once relevant training has been completed
- To set up and close clinical rooms appropriately at the beginning and end of each clinical session
Please see the attached job description for full information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake venepuncture and administration of Vaccines once competency has been achieved
- To undertake the treatments of genital warts once relevant training has been completed
- To undertake screening asymptomatic patients once relevant training has been completed
- To set up and close clinical rooms appropriately at the beginning and end of each clinical session
Please see the attached job description for full information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Some post graduate experience
- Evidence of maintaining CPD
Desirable
- Previous Sexual Health experience
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 Nurse
- Some post graduate experience
- Evidence of maintaining CPD
Desirable
- Previous Sexual Health experience
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).
