Job summary
The SHAC service is very excited to advertise a newtraining post available for registered nurses to apply for, regardless of sexual health and/or contraception experience. Brighton Sexual Health and Contraception is an integrated service in Brighton, and operates across three main sites in the city, with outreach to other parts. We are a multi-professional progressive team providing a comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-focused service for Contraception and Sexual Health.
Successful candidates will commence employment as a Band 5 nurse, with a comprehensive, structured training plan identifying clinical and managerial training to develop their skills within the speciality. Once all training has been successfully completed the post holder will be promoted to a Band 6. The pathway to a Band 6 role is expected to take up to 24 months, although this will be individual to each post holder and depends on previous nursing and managerial experience.
The successful post holder will meet with their line manager on a regular basis to discuss their training requirements to fully support their learning within post.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills as the role requires a sensitive, confidential and non-judgmental manner at all times. Evidence of previous team working and flexibility is essential.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be responsible for delivering planned, high quality nursing care that encompasses and responds to the sexual health and contraception needs of patients attending the service.
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The post holder will provide evidence-based, holistic sexual health and contraception care to patients attending the service. This will include sexual and reproductive history taking, assessment of needs (including contraception, pregnancy, risk-taking behaviour, alcohol and drug use, mental health), venepuncture, facilitation of asymptomatic pathway for patients, intimate genital examinations and specimen collection (including cervical cytology and pregnancy testing), diagnostic microscopy, discussion of results, diagnosis and management plan, administration and supply of medicines under PGD, genital wart treatments and sexual health discussion / health promotion / signposting to other services.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see both Band 5 and Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification attached for more details.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see both Band 5 and Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification attached for more details.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
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.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Study at degree level or equivalent level of experience.
- Willingness to undertake specific training in sexual health and contraception
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent clinical skills
- Experience working at part of a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Experience or interest in the area of sexual health, contraception or LGBTQ+ health
- Evidence of experience in managing and delivering person centred care on daily basis
Desirable
- Competent in performing venepuncture
- Post graduate experience within sexual health providing GUM and/or contraception care
- Competent in diagnostic microscopy
- Competent in HPV ablative therapies
- Ability to apply Fraser competencies for those aged 16 and under
- Aware of Trust Policies and financial position
- Experience of delegation
- Evidence of managing complex patients
People Management and Development
Essential
- Good standard of written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to vary communication style according to audience and clinical situation
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Ability to supervise the work of other staff and learners
- Experience of supervising junior staff, supported by senior staff nurse or manager
- Ability to co-ordinate the work of the clinic team
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage a range of tasks and duties with competing demands
- Able to delegate effectively.
- Able to support the maintenance of a functional clinic environment conducive to the delivery of excellent care
- Able to participate in the ongoing work of the multidisciplinary team coordinating their input as required in the care of individual patients
- Computer skills including use of databases, spread sheets, Word, Excel, and other clinical support systems.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Works on own initiative acting within NMC/HPC guidelines, policies and established practice
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Study at degree level or equivalent level of experience.
- Willingness to undertake specific training in sexual health and contraception
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent clinical skills
- Experience working at part of a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Experience or interest in the area of sexual health, contraception or LGBTQ+ health
- Evidence of experience in managing and delivering person centred care on daily basis
Desirable
- Competent in performing venepuncture
- Post graduate experience within sexual health providing GUM and/or contraception care
- Competent in diagnostic microscopy
- Competent in HPV ablative therapies
- Ability to apply Fraser competencies for those aged 16 and under
- Aware of Trust Policies and financial position
- Experience of delegation
- Evidence of managing complex patients
People Management and Development
Essential
- Good standard of written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to vary communication style according to audience and clinical situation
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Ability to supervise the work of other staff and learners
- Experience of supervising junior staff, supported by senior staff nurse or manager
- Ability to co-ordinate the work of the clinic team
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage a range of tasks and duties with competing demands
- Able to delegate effectively.
- Able to support the maintenance of a functional clinic environment conducive to the delivery of excellent care
- Able to participate in the ongoing work of the multidisciplinary team coordinating their input as required in the care of individual patients
- Computer skills including use of databases, spread sheets, Word, Excel, and other clinical support systems.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Works on own initiative acting within NMC/HPC guidelines, policies and established practice
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Claud Nicole Outpatients Department
Eastern Rd, Kemptown,
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
