Lead Nurse Sexual Health (Woking)

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Surrey Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Services at Woking Clinic is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work and lead effectively a multidisciplinary team within an innovative sexual and reproductive health service.We require an individual who is forward thinking, well organised with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure that they provide a gold standard patient focused service and will be required to:

Manage and lead a multi-disciplinary Team
Have the necessary clinical skills to deliver nurse led sexual health clinics providinga high standard of care to symptomatic patients
Deliver all forms of contraception including Intrauterine Contraception and Sub-dermal implants
Have the ability to manage vulnerable patients
Mentor and support other nurses and Health Care Support Workers within theservice
Be a Nurse prescriber or willing to train

The post is full-time (37.5hrs) but consideration will be given to suitable candidates who wish to work part-time with a minimum of 30 hrs per week.

About us

There's a place for you at CNWLWe're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Date posted

09 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,574 to £49,587 a year p.a inc (pro rata for p/t)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

333-D-SH-0324-B

Job locations

Woking Sexual Health Clinic

Healthside Road

Woking

GU22 7HS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership and Management.

To manage and lead the nursing team and healthcare support workers (HCSWs) within the clinic, ensuring the team receive adequate support and development
Perform appraisal and performance review enabling nursing team to strengthen their own practice
To ensure that mandatory training is completed for your reports
To ensure the provision of clinical supervision for all nursing staff and HCSWs in the team
To utilise management supervision offered by the Service Manager
To continue to develop the nurses role and nursing contribution toward the improvement in patient care pathways and service provision
To continue to develop the Health Care Support Worker role
Reviews work performance and progress of nursing team
Manage performance and sickness within the team including processes with Human Resources Team
Acts as role model, assessor and mentor for the nursing team, inspiring staff and students with their vision and values
Facilitates the development of policy, guidelines, care pathways and patient group
Participates in the retention and recruitment of staff and contributes to the implementation of organisational change
Assists in increasing value for money, budget monitoring, and is an authorised signatory for stock, invoices, study leave forms and time sheets
To attend meetings regarding the development of the service as required
To take part in chairing team meetings and team forums
To help in the organisation of the nurses education and training
To work in collaboration with leads from other CNWL sites to promotion ideas sharing and improve ways of working
Contributes to the business plan and Identifies areas where resources can be used more
To report incidents as per Trust guideline
Take a lead with the other managers in investigation of incidents and ensure learning occurs as appropriate to the wider team/s
Take a lead in preparing the evidence and feedback required to demonstrate the services progress in the Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs)
Assist the Service Manager & Lead Clinician for Sexual health to implement changes required to improve service delivery , supporting staff through the process of change
To help develop the role of the apprentice within the Sexual Health setting as necessary
Ensures that stock and other resources are available and levels are This includes the ordering and rotation of stock and equipment.

Clinical Practice, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Provides high quality, specialist Sexual Health care that is based on clear, clinical evidence, as part of the MDT and autonomously.
Works unsupervised in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care, including running nurse-led clinics.
When trained as a nurse independent prescriber/or to utilise PGDs, prescribes/supplies safely where there is a clinical need within her/his sphere of
To arrange prescription of treatments (not suitable for PGDs or nurse prescribing) and safely administer/supply these
To provide nurse led consultations for patients attending for Sexual Health and promote LARC methods of
Involves clients in assessment and care provision
Undertakes first assessment, taking an accurate and relevant medical and social history for clients attending sexual health and young peoples
Supports the development and review of care plans, for use by self and team, including clinical risk assessment
To recognise signs and symptoms of complex and unstable health problems requiring medical
Makes referrals to other agencies for the provision of effective patient care
Participates in the development and extension of nursing practice within the service to the benefit of patients
Provides specialist clinical advice to other practitioners and agencies regarding sexual Provides telephone advice to patients and colleagues when required.
Reviews and develops care pathways with staff to ensure continual quality improvement
To work in line with local and national guidelines and targets.
To promote sexual health and wellbeing through advice and information giving.
To contribute to partner notification processes by performing PN according to local policy.
To maintain clinical electronic patient records (case notes) to a high
Maintains client confidentiality.

To perform microscopy according to protocol (as required).
To assess/Triage patients presenting without an appointment or with urgent problems
To participate in clinical and educational outreach and participate in health promotion activity, contributing to the development of new
Represents the service at relevant forums, working groups or stakeholder Representing the service in the absence of the Service Manager.
Keeps up to date with and prevent cross infection through application of appropriate
Identifies the needs of diverse/vulnerable groups and contributes to the development of tailored services to their
Works to relevant inter-agency guidance and policy, for example: Safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults , FGM and Domestic Abuse
Participate in clinical and educational outreach and participate in health promotion activity while contributing to the development of new services
Engages and forms links with relevant stakeholders and professional agencies, providing expert training and advice where appropriate
Undertakes relevant needs assessments profiles

Professional Development and Accountability

Recognises and adheres to NMC requirements. Keeps up to date with developments in the field of Sexual Health and is responsible for her/his own Personal Professional
Participates in regular clinical supervision, identifying problems in clinical practice and service delivery, negotiating any prospective change with managers and other team
Participates and initiates nursing and multidisciplinary team meetings, and is willing to make presentations on issues relating to sexual health both within the department and to outside organisations, at meetings and conferences
To take part in the development, implementation and evaluation of training programmes of new
To provide direct clinical teaching, mentorship and supervision to nursing and medical
To attend relevant training and educational departmental
To complete mandatory training in line with CNWL Trust policy
Liaises with local directorates to identify resources for the planning and provision of local training
Participates in and develops audit and research projects and reports
Supports the development and evaluation of policies standards and guidelines
Adheres to service specific policies ,local and national sexual health strategies directly and indirectly related to patient care
Promotes best practice and improves practice in health, safety and security and has a responsibility for risk management within the service on a day to day basis

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership and Management.

To manage and lead the nursing team and healthcare support workers (HCSWs) within the clinic, ensuring the team receive adequate support and development
Perform appraisal and performance review enabling nursing team to strengthen their own practice
To ensure that mandatory training is completed for your reports
To ensure the provision of clinical supervision for all nursing staff and HCSWs in the team
To utilise management supervision offered by the Service Manager
To continue to develop the nurses role and nursing contribution toward the improvement in patient care pathways and service provision
To continue to develop the Health Care Support Worker role
Reviews work performance and progress of nursing team
Manage performance and sickness within the team including processes with Human Resources Team
Acts as role model, assessor and mentor for the nursing team, inspiring staff and students with their vision and values
Facilitates the development of policy, guidelines, care pathways and patient group
Participates in the retention and recruitment of staff and contributes to the implementation of organisational change
Assists in increasing value for money, budget monitoring, and is an authorised signatory for stock, invoices, study leave forms and time sheets
To attend meetings regarding the development of the service as required
To take part in chairing team meetings and team forums
To help in the organisation of the nurses education and training
To work in collaboration with leads from other CNWL sites to promotion ideas sharing and improve ways of working
Contributes to the business plan and Identifies areas where resources can be used more
To report incidents as per Trust guideline
Take a lead with the other managers in investigation of incidents and ensure learning occurs as appropriate to the wider team/s
Take a lead in preparing the evidence and feedback required to demonstrate the services progress in the Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs)
Assist the Service Manager & Lead Clinician for Sexual health to implement changes required to improve service delivery , supporting staff through the process of change
To help develop the role of the apprentice within the Sexual Health setting as necessary
Ensures that stock and other resources are available and levels are This includes the ordering and rotation of stock and equipment.

Clinical Practice, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Provides high quality, specialist Sexual Health care that is based on clear, clinical evidence, as part of the MDT and autonomously.
Works unsupervised in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care, including running nurse-led clinics.
When trained as a nurse independent prescriber/or to utilise PGDs, prescribes/supplies safely where there is a clinical need within her/his sphere of
To arrange prescription of treatments (not suitable for PGDs or nurse prescribing) and safely administer/supply these
To provide nurse led consultations for patients attending for Sexual Health and promote LARC methods of
Involves clients in assessment and care provision
Undertakes first assessment, taking an accurate and relevant medical and social history for clients attending sexual health and young peoples
Supports the development and review of care plans, for use by self and team, including clinical risk assessment
To recognise signs and symptoms of complex and unstable health problems requiring medical
Makes referrals to other agencies for the provision of effective patient care
Participates in the development and extension of nursing practice within the service to the benefit of patients
Provides specialist clinical advice to other practitioners and agencies regarding sexual Provides telephone advice to patients and colleagues when required.
Reviews and develops care pathways with staff to ensure continual quality improvement
To work in line with local and national guidelines and targets.
To promote sexual health and wellbeing through advice and information giving.
To contribute to partner notification processes by performing PN according to local policy.
To maintain clinical electronic patient records (case notes) to a high
Maintains client confidentiality.

To perform microscopy according to protocol (as required).
To assess/Triage patients presenting without an appointment or with urgent problems
To participate in clinical and educational outreach and participate in health promotion activity, contributing to the development of new
Represents the service at relevant forums, working groups or stakeholder Representing the service in the absence of the Service Manager.
Keeps up to date with and prevent cross infection through application of appropriate
Identifies the needs of diverse/vulnerable groups and contributes to the development of tailored services to their
Works to relevant inter-agency guidance and policy, for example: Safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults , FGM and Domestic Abuse
Participate in clinical and educational outreach and participate in health promotion activity while contributing to the development of new services
Engages and forms links with relevant stakeholders and professional agencies, providing expert training and advice where appropriate
Undertakes relevant needs assessments profiles

Professional Development and Accountability

Recognises and adheres to NMC requirements. Keeps up to date with developments in the field of Sexual Health and is responsible for her/his own Personal Professional
Participates in regular clinical supervision, identifying problems in clinical practice and service delivery, negotiating any prospective change with managers and other team
Participates and initiates nursing and multidisciplinary team meetings, and is willing to make presentations on issues relating to sexual health both within the department and to outside organisations, at meetings and conferences
To take part in the development, implementation and evaluation of training programmes of new
To provide direct clinical teaching, mentorship and supervision to nursing and medical
To attend relevant training and educational departmental
To complete mandatory training in line with CNWL Trust policy
Liaises with local directorates to identify resources for the planning and provision of local training
Participates in and develops audit and research projects and reports
Supports the development and evaluation of policies standards and guidelines
Adheres to service specific policies ,local and national sexual health strategies directly and indirectly related to patient care
Promotes best practice and improves practice in health, safety and security and has a responsibility for risk management within the service on a day to day basis

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN (NMC Sub-part 1 Adult branch)
University certificate or equivalent in Sexual Health training
nDFRSH/University Certificate in Contraception/ Reproductive Health or equivalent recognized training
LOC SDI or equivalent qualification
LOC IUD or equivalent qualification
Certificate in mentorship course

Desirable

Management Qualification or evidence of training in management/leadership e.g. LEO

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience.
Current experience in Sexual Health/HIV
Previous experience in staff management role
Experience managing patients clinically and working in nurse-led clinics
Contemporary knowledge of STIs, sexual health, contraception
Contemporary experience of working with Young People In a Sexual Health setting
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience working in a client centred environment
Experience of delivering evidence based clinical care

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
IT literate
Ability to motivate and lead others
Ability to act as a leader, educator and facilitator to develop junior staff
Ability to support, manage and implement change
Ability to make decisions independently and in consultation with other staff
Commitment to improving quality of service provision
Ability to incorporate Health Promotion into practice/care
Flexible & adaptable approach to her/his role/work
Sensitive to the needs of multi-cultural client group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN (NMC Sub-part 1 Adult branch)
University certificate or equivalent in Sexual Health training
nDFRSH/University Certificate in Contraception/ Reproductive Health or equivalent recognized training
LOC SDI or equivalent qualification
LOC IUD or equivalent qualification
Certificate in mentorship course

Desirable

Management Qualification or evidence of training in management/leadership e.g. LEO

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience.
Current experience in Sexual Health/HIV
Previous experience in staff management role
Experience managing patients clinically and working in nurse-led clinics
Contemporary knowledge of STIs, sexual health, contraception
Contemporary experience of working with Young People In a Sexual Health setting
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience working in a client centred environment
Experience of delivering evidence based clinical care

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
IT literate
Ability to motivate and lead others
Ability to act as a leader, educator and facilitator to develop junior staff
Ability to support, manage and implement change
Ability to make decisions independently and in consultation with other staff
Commitment to improving quality of service provision
Ability to incorporate Health Promotion into practice/care
Flexible & adaptable approach to her/his role/work
Sensitive to the needs of multi-cultural client group

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).