Job summary
We have a great opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, committed and flexible Registered Nurse to join our Sexual Health Team at Homerton healthcare trust, on a fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave for 1 year.
The Sexual health Service provides staff with a great opportunity to learn and develop their clinical, nursing and leadership skills.
You will be placed on a supportive and structured education and training pathway, centred on reflective supervision, clinical skills, research and leadership.
We can offer you a dedicated preceptor in the unit with a supportive supernumerary period, mentoring from senior nurses, a workbook that offers supportive competencies, direction and support and education and development to enhance your Sexual Health skills.
This post will involve working across sites in sexual health as well as a rotation programme into the HIV department.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is expected to work as part of a Multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive nursing interventions aimed at clients with Contraceptive and Sexual Health needs including HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
- The post holder will be part of a rotational program, receiving training in GU, the HIV unit and Outreach.
- The post holder will carry out delegated nursing tasks and review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided without supervision.
- The post holder will coordinate the team when designated to do so
- Where appropriate the post holder will be required to participate in the educational activities of the department and act as mentor/preceptor to nursing students and health care assistants.
- To meet the needs of the service the post holder will work across all sites including Homerton, The Ivy, Leadenhall and John Scott.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of Trust Values
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse (or about to qualify)
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Contraceptives course (or working towards)
- Preparation for mentorship course
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills and ability to manage their own work
- The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of working with an inner city, multi-cultural community
- Ability to perform sexual health screens and microscopy
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of the application of evidence-based practice
- Experience of providing care to highest quality to a broad range of people
Desirable
- Experience of working with women, men and young people from varying backgrounds and genders and sexualities.
- Understand role of nursing in Sexual Health / HIV & Aids care.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of Trust Values
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse (or about to qualify)
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Contraceptives course (or working towards)
- Preparation for mentorship course
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills and ability to manage their own work
- The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of working with an inner city, multi-cultural community
- Ability to perform sexual health screens and microscopy
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of the application of evidence-based practice
- Experience of providing care to highest quality to a broad range of people
Desirable
- Experience of working with women, men and young people from varying backgrounds and genders and sexualities.
- Understand role of nursing in Sexual Health / HIV & Aids care.
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).
