Job summary
** We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses **
We have a great opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, committed and flexible Registered Nurse to join our Team at Crawley Hospital, West Sussex Integrated Sexual Health Service.
The successful candidate will be placed on a supportive and structured education and training pathway, centred on reflective supervision, clinical skills and research. We offer full training in Genito-Urinary Medicine and support with completing the FSRH Diploma in Contraception and Sexual Health.
We would also be pleased to hear from you if you already have some Sexual Health experience and wish to develop your skills.
You will have substantial post registration experience at Band 5 and enjoy working as part of a team.
The unit is open 6 days a week so you will need to be flexible with your working hours and occasionally be prepared to travel across the region for training or meetings.
Crawley Sexual Health Department is part of the West Sussex Integrated Sexual Health Service which also has hub clinics in Worthing and Chichester as well as some spoke clinics across the region
Main duties of the job
The post holder provides nursing advice and support to clients attending the Integrated Sexual Health Service, providing a comprehensive client centred service, which will give up to date, accurate evidence to provide and deliver factual and current information on all methods of contraception, sexual health, health promotion, health checks and other relevant services which will lead to empowering clients to make their own decision and appropriate choice.
About us
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At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be guided by the Team Manager in working on the continued development of the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS) within the locality (hub and spokes).
As part of the wider ISHS team they will work towards ensuring service provision meets the Key Performance Targets and professionally recognised standards and services in line with National and local strategy, the Department of Health 15 Steps quality criteria and supports Patient First, a trust-wide approach to improving the quality of care offered to patients. The post holder follows national and local policy. They will liaise with a number of partnership agencies and practitioners, particularly those working with clients under the age of 18.
The post holder will demonstrate knowledge in the assessment, development, care, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care for clients of all ages, sometimes working in settings which are nurse only delivered. They will also share knowledge and skills with all staff within the ISHS and those clients attending or being supported by the integrated sexual health services.
They will provide line management as necessary with support and advice to the Band 3 nursing staff working within the area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be guided by the Team Manager in working on the continued development of the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS) within the locality (hub and spokes).
As part of the wider ISHS team they will work towards ensuring service provision meets the Key Performance Targets and professionally recognised standards and services in line with National and local strategy, the Department of Health 15 Steps quality criteria and supports Patient First, a trust-wide approach to improving the quality of care offered to patients. The post holder follows national and local policy. They will liaise with a number of partnership agencies and practitioners, particularly those working with clients under the age of 18.
The post holder will demonstrate knowledge in the assessment, development, care, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care for clients of all ages, sometimes working in settings which are nurse only delivered. They will also share knowledge and skills with all staff within the ISHS and those clients attending or being supported by the integrated sexual health services.
They will provide line management as necessary with support and advice to the Band 3 nursing staff working within the area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- substantial post registration Study at degree level or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Recognised qualifications in areas of relevance. Eg GUM, CASH, HIV Certificates in teaching and assessing/ Mentorship
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience
- Maintains a portfolio of work experience
- Management experience
- Experience of working in sexual health providing GUM and contraceptive care or Band 5 experience in related speciality
Desirable
- Use of PGDs
- Competent in utilisation of CaSH knowledge and skills Microscopy
- Wart Treatment
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Adept in handling difficult and sensitive information from patients where developed persuasive, negotiating, empathy and motivational and re-assurance skills are required whilst supporting the patient who may be angry or upset.
Desirable
- Knowledge and ability to apply Fraser competencies for those aged 16 and under.
Analytical and Judgmental
Essential
- Able to complete patient assessment and advise on an appropriate range of options
Desirable
Physical Skills
Essential
- Has good range of skills developed through practice which ensures accuracy eg, venepuncture and wart treatment
Desirable
- Use of microscope for diagnosis and identification of organisms responsible for genital/sexually acquired infection
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- substantial post registration Study at degree level or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Recognised qualifications in areas of relevance. Eg GUM, CASH, HIV Certificates in teaching and assessing/ Mentorship
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience
- Maintains a portfolio of work experience
- Management experience
- Experience of working in sexual health providing GUM and contraceptive care or Band 5 experience in related speciality
Desirable
- Use of PGDs
- Competent in utilisation of CaSH knowledge and skills Microscopy
- Wart Treatment
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Adept in handling difficult and sensitive information from patients where developed persuasive, negotiating, empathy and motivational and re-assurance skills are required whilst supporting the patient who may be angry or upset.
Desirable
- Knowledge and ability to apply Fraser competencies for those aged 16 and under.
Analytical and Judgmental
Essential
- Able to complete patient assessment and advise on an appropriate range of options
Desirable
Physical Skills
Essential
- Has good range of skills developed through practice which ensures accuracy eg, venepuncture and wart treatment
Desirable
- Use of microscope for diagnosis and identification of organisms responsible for genital/sexually acquired infection
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
