Job summary
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This is a substantive role for an RCN, who will be employed to work in a rapidly developing speciality of an Integrated Sexual Health Service in Essex, delivering contraception and sexual health to patients.
The post holder will be based in Basildon clinic but also to our satellite clinics in Rayleigh and Canvey Island.
Main duties of the job
Are you dynamic, energetic and a team player? Do you want to be part of the Integrated Community Sexual Health Service, in partnership with Secondary Care and Primary Care? Then this post might be the challenge you have been looking for!
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is looking for an Integrated Sexual Health Nurse Specialist, to work as part of our Integrated Sexual Health Service across South Essex. This post provides the opportunity for development and enhancement of clinical expertise and innovative practice within the field of integrated sexual health care. The post holder will be working within a specialist clinical team in a positive learning environment which will enable the development of skills to provide a high standard of integrated sexual health care.
Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home. So what do you need to join our team?
o Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork in an NHS environment
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of clients
- Experience in organising and implementing training and teaching programmes for healthcare professionals and clients
- Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines If you have these skills this is an exciting opportunity to help make a difference. Why not join us?
Agenda for Change Pay Band 6 Dependent on experience - 37.5 hours per week.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a substantive role for a RCN who is in receipt of a current ENB 901 or ENB 8103 or equivalent qualification, who will be employed to work in the rapidly developing specialty of Integrated Sexual Health in Essex.
The post holder will be based in Basildon but also working in Rayleigh and Canvey island our 2 satellite clinics.
Some of the responsibilities is working within the team to offer evidence based sexual health service. Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills with service users and all health care staff.
Maintain confidentiality of service user information at all times.
Work within the guidelines set down by law and the Nursing and Midwifery Council and other bodies of authority.
Be fully aware of integrated sexual health services and organisation safeguarding procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a substantive role for a RCN who is in receipt of a current ENB 901 or ENB 8103 or equivalent qualification, who will be employed to work in the rapidly developing specialty of Integrated Sexual Health in Essex.
The post holder will be based in Basildon but also working in Rayleigh and Canvey island our 2 satellite clinics.
Some of the responsibilities is working within the team to offer evidence based sexual health service. Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills with service users and all health care staff.
Maintain confidentiality of service user information at all times.
Work within the guidelines set down by law and the Nursing and Midwifery Council and other bodies of authority.
Be fully aware of integrated sexual health services and organisation safeguarding procedures.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of Registration
- ENB 01/8103 or equivalent professional qualification
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Letter of Competence : Intrauterine Techniques
- Letter of Competence : Sub dermal Implants
- Diploma : Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Management experience
- Experience of change management within professional role
Experience
Essential
- Current practice in contraception
- Willingness to develop STI management skills
- Drive to develop sexual health services
Desirable
- Diploma: Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Training mentorship skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic Sexually Transmitted Infection Training and experience
- Evidence of recent integrated sexual health updates.
- Relevant demonstrable experience in integrated sexual health
- Evidence of professional development in the field of integrated sexual health
- Experience of working to Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
- Clinical supervision
Desirable
- Letter of Competence : Intrauterine Techniques
Qualification
Essential
- ENB 01/8103 or equivalent professional qualification
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of Registration
- ENB 01/8103 or equivalent professional qualification
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Letter of Competence : Intrauterine Techniques
- Letter of Competence : Sub dermal Implants
- Diploma : Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Management experience
- Experience of change management within professional role
Experience
Essential
- Current practice in contraception
- Willingness to develop STI management skills
- Drive to develop sexual health services
Desirable
- Diploma: Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Training mentorship skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic Sexually Transmitted Infection Training and experience
- Evidence of recent integrated sexual health updates.
- Relevant demonstrable experience in integrated sexual health
- Evidence of professional development in the field of integrated sexual health
- Experience of working to Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
- Clinical supervision
Desirable
- Letter of Competence : Intrauterine Techniques
Qualification
Essential
- ENB 01/8103 or equivalent professional qualification
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).
