Lead Nurse - Online Sexual Health Service

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust manages the largest integrated Sexual Health Service in Kent. (Genito-Urinary Medicine, Contraception and HIV), including the Kent-wide home testing, SH:UK. Our services are across Maidstone, Tunbridge wells, Gravesend & Dartford

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and motivated RGN to lead our online service to deliver specialist care management within an integrated sexual health model

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to deliver the highest standard of care in treating and preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections and HIV, with partner notification/ contact tracing processes, applying public health principles, to reduce transmission of STIs/HIV and to improve the sexual health of the community.

The candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and administration skills, to facilitate comprehensive care to the local population

You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, which would involve working late shifts, weekends and also to work at satellite services on a rotational basis as required.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-6259325-T2

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered health care professional with current NMC registration
  • Sexual Health Qualification including STIF core, plus, intermediate
  • Practice assessor and Mentor
  • Willingness to develop clinically, managerially and professionally

Desirable

  • Working towards a degree and Masters Level
  • Evidence of continuing education
  • Motivational interviewing

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in sexual health as a Band 5 or equivalent
  • Experience in telephone triage and assessment
  • Experience of working with a variety if IT packages
  • Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner and clinical decision -making
  • Experience on the principals of partner notification for STIs including HIV
  • Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience.
  • Experience and knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
  • Experience of managing staff

Desirable

  • Participation in clinical audit and research
  • Demonstrates evidence of effective outcomes from previous nursing initiatives
  • Experience of developing clinical pathways and policy
  • Experience of managing a team

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Sexual Health care and educational policy and processes as it relates to nursing practice
  • Knowledge of relevant national, local policies, strategies and guidance
  • Knowledge of legal and clinical governance and application to the services.
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality and Caldecott principals.
  • An understanding of resource management.
  • Demonstrates ability to build and maintain productive and positive relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current epidemiological trends within locality
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered health care professional with current NMC registration
  • Sexual Health Qualification including STIF core, plus, intermediate
  • Practice assessor and Mentor
  • Willingness to develop clinically, managerially and professionally

Desirable

  • Working towards a degree and Masters Level
  • Evidence of continuing education
  • Motivational interviewing

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in sexual health as a Band 5 or equivalent
  • Experience in telephone triage and assessment
  • Experience of working with a variety if IT packages
  • Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner and clinical decision -making
  • Experience on the principals of partner notification for STIs including HIV
  • Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience.
  • Experience and knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
  • Experience of managing staff

Desirable

  • Participation in clinical audit and research
  • Demonstrates evidence of effective outcomes from previous nursing initiatives
  • Experience of developing clinical pathways and policy
  • Experience of managing a team

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Sexual Health care and educational policy and processes as it relates to nursing practice
  • Knowledge of relevant national, local policies, strategies and guidance
  • Knowledge of legal and clinical governance and application to the services.
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality and Caldecott principals.
  • An understanding of resource management.
  • Demonstrates ability to build and maintain productive and positive relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current epidemiological trends within locality

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead Nurse

Nicola Ribbands

nicola.ribbands1@nhs.net

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-6259325-T2

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


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