Job summary
Luton Sexual Health is a fully integrated sexual health and HIV service based in the community in Luton town centre. We are seeking a nurse with experience working in sexual health/HIV services with a passion for serving the LGBT+ community, to take a lead role in developing services for LGBT+ clients.
This may include nurse-led sexual health clinics offering STI screening and treatment, HPV and hepatitis vaccination, contraception and cervical screening for those who may require it (e.g. transmen), PEP/PrEP and other risk reduction interventions.
The appointee will be working in a well-established sexual health service, among a team of experienced Nurses, Health Advisors and Outreach Workers, with supervision and input from Consultants and Specialty Doctors.
Main duties of the job
Provide confidential, holistic sexual and contraceptive health care and education to clients attending the service in a welcoming, sensitive and non-judgemental manner.
? Manage own clinical sessions/clients within scope of practice
? Support development of Nurse clinical competency programme
? Supervising, teaching and training of nursing and non-nursing staff
? Ensure junior nurses provide individual, holistic care and education to clients
Work effectively as part of the wider Multidisciplinary Team and support the Band 7 ANPs, Band 8a Nurse Managers and Clinical Operations Lead in achieving the service, Directorate and Trust's aims and objectives.
Demonstrate a flexible approach to days/hours worked and actively participate in changes to planned rota to ensure that service has appropriate nursing cover for all clinics/sites.
Managerial
Line manage Junior Nursing Staff and HCAs
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- Participate in Nurse recruitment and selection
- Monitor and manage sickness/absence
- Monitor and manage staff performance
- Conduct appraisals/facilitate Personal Professional Development
- Help maintain attendance/training records for nursing/HCA team
- Bank shift signator
About us
To comply at all times with any regulations issued by the Trust, especially those governing Health and Safety at work and to ensure that any defects which may affect safety at work are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.
It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust's environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.
This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder.
You are required to disclose any additional work you undertake or are planning to undertake for another employer.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
This post is subject to the successful completion of a probationary period of 6 months within which the notice period for both you and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is four weeks.
STANDARDS
Staff are responsible for complying with the relevant standards set by their Line Manager. A breach of such standards may lead to disciplinary action. It would be investigated fairly and appropriate steps taken to prevent a recurrence and address any wider causes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Independent assessment of LGBT+ and other client groups, including:
- medical and sexual history taking
- physical and genital examination
- sample taking for STI and BBV testing
- pregnancy testing
- impartial unplanned pregnancy advice
- cervical smear taking
- vaccination injections
- cryotherapy
- microscopy
- treatment using PGDs within clinical competence, national and local
- guidelines
- Partner Notification
- identify Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) sexual assault, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Child/Adult Safeguarding concerns and follow reporting/management protocols
- referral/signposting to other services
- Provide STI screening, treatment and care as part of a fully integrated sexual health and HIV service
- Provide HPV, Hepatitis A and B vaccination to at risk clients via PGD or Non-Medical Prescribing
- Deliver PrEP clinics for assessment, initiation and continuation of PrEP for clients considered to be at risk of HIV transmission.
- Provide expert nursing input to trans clients, offering interventions such as contraception to control bleeding and cervical screening in order to optimise health and wellbeing.
- As part of a nursing team the post holder will take a lead role for service development to meets the needs of LGBT+ clients, including by reviewing outcome data and client feedback, identifying areas for change, implementation of change and developing guidance.
- Practice autonomously, working independently within scope of clinical practice and in conjunction with other relevant clinical staff
- Manage a caseload of patients both in face to face and telephone clinics, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care
- Support the development of staff caring for patients through support, formal education, practice development and role modelling.
- Be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by Trust Policies/Procedures, the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines
- Assist with maintaining and improving all aspects of clinical governance, evidence based practice and quality assurance and monitoring within the service and speciality, including via audit and Quality Improvement initiatives
- Ensure safe and effective clinical practice which enhances patient experience and effectively delivers organisational objectives
- Document clearly in paper based and electronic systems, ensuring all entries are accurate, legible, timely and in accordance with Trust standards
- Contribute to the active engagement of service users through facilitation of client, carer and stakeholder feedback via user groups, open days, support groups. Ensure feedback informs service development
- Act as an advocate for clients to ensure an individually focused approach to the delivery of care and service strategy .Support and enable clients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management
- Provide non-judgemental and holistic care, having regard to individuals culture, beliefs, gender identity and sexual orientation.
- Escalate concerns within multidisciplinary teams / management colleagues as required, maintaining an awareness that ethical dilemmas may require discussion through an agreed / defined process.
- Advise on risk reduction, health promotion and prevention of illness, escalating concerns as required to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Identify, report and raise concerns about Safeguarding via agreed protocols within Trust guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Independent assessment of LGBT+ and other client groups, including:
- medical and sexual history taking
- physical and genital examination
- sample taking for STI and BBV testing
- pregnancy testing
- impartial unplanned pregnancy advice
- cervical smear taking
- vaccination injections
- cryotherapy
- microscopy
- treatment using PGDs within clinical competence, national and local
- guidelines
- Partner Notification
- identify Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) sexual assault, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Child/Adult Safeguarding concerns and follow reporting/management protocols
- referral/signposting to other services
- Provide STI screening, treatment and care as part of a fully integrated sexual health and HIV service
- Provide HPV, Hepatitis A and B vaccination to at risk clients via PGD or Non-Medical Prescribing
- Deliver PrEP clinics for assessment, initiation and continuation of PrEP for clients considered to be at risk of HIV transmission.
- Provide expert nursing input to trans clients, offering interventions such as contraception to control bleeding and cervical screening in order to optimise health and wellbeing.
- As part of a nursing team the post holder will take a lead role for service development to meets the needs of LGBT+ clients, including by reviewing outcome data and client feedback, identifying areas for change, implementation of change and developing guidance.
- Practice autonomously, working independently within scope of clinical practice and in conjunction with other relevant clinical staff
- Manage a caseload of patients both in face to face and telephone clinics, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care
- Support the development of staff caring for patients through support, formal education, practice development and role modelling.
- Be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by Trust Policies/Procedures, the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines
- Assist with maintaining and improving all aspects of clinical governance, evidence based practice and quality assurance and monitoring within the service and speciality, including via audit and Quality Improvement initiatives
- Ensure safe and effective clinical practice which enhances patient experience and effectively delivers organisational objectives
- Document clearly in paper based and electronic systems, ensuring all entries are accurate, legible, timely and in accordance with Trust standards
- Contribute to the active engagement of service users through facilitation of client, carer and stakeholder feedback via user groups, open days, support groups. Ensure feedback informs service development
- Act as an advocate for clients to ensure an individually focused approach to the delivery of care and service strategy .Support and enable clients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management
- Provide non-judgemental and holistic care, having regard to individuals culture, beliefs, gender identity and sexual orientation.
- Escalate concerns within multidisciplinary teams / management colleagues as required, maintaining an awareness that ethical dilemmas may require discussion through an agreed / defined process.
- Advise on risk reduction, health promotion and prevention of illness, escalating concerns as required to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Identify, report and raise concerns about Safeguarding via agreed protocols within Trust guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifcations and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Current NMC registration.
Desirable
- STIF Diploma Sexual Health
- STIF Competencies
Experience
Essential
- Nurse Led clinics in a sexual health/GUM/HIV clinic
- Working with the LGBT+ community
- Developing nurse competencies/extending practice in sexual health
Desirable
- PrEP Assessment, initiation, prescribing and monitoring
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Sexual Health & HIV Standards of Care.
- Research and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Understanding of the sexual health needs of the LGBT+ community, including use of PrEP
- Understanding the challenges to accessing health services experienced by the LGBT+ community
Communications Skills
Essential
- Excellent customer service/ interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt interactions to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals/groups.
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
Physical/Mental Effort
Essential
- Resilience to workplace pressures/changing priorities/interruptions.
- Attention to detail/need to concentrate when processing samples or recording/entering data.
- Travel between Hub and outreach sites.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Strong interest in Sexual Health/HIV/working with the LGBT+ community.
- Non-judgemental, mature attitude.
- Flexible approach to duties and rota.
Person Specification
Qualifcations and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Current NMC registration.
Desirable
- STIF Diploma Sexual Health
- STIF Competencies
Experience
Essential
- Nurse Led clinics in a sexual health/GUM/HIV clinic
- Working with the LGBT+ community
- Developing nurse competencies/extending practice in sexual health
Desirable
- PrEP Assessment, initiation, prescribing and monitoring
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Sexual Health & HIV Standards of Care.
- Research and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Understanding of the sexual health needs of the LGBT+ community, including use of PrEP
- Understanding the challenges to accessing health services experienced by the LGBT+ community
Communications Skills
Essential
- Excellent customer service/ interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt interactions to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals/groups.
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
Physical/Mental Effort
Essential
- Resilience to workplace pressures/changing priorities/interruptions.
- Attention to detail/need to concentrate when processing samples or recording/entering data.
- Travel between Hub and outreach sites.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Strong interest in Sexual Health/HIV/working with the LGBT+ community.
- Non-judgemental, mature attitude.
- Flexible approach to duties and rota.
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).
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).
