Sexual Health Nurse

Job summary

In this role you make a difference as a skilled and autonomous member of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a comprehensive, patient-focused service within the Contraceptive and Sexual Health department at The Riverside Clinic in Bath.

The role involves providing high-quality clinical care across sexual and reproductive health services, supporting patients with a range of needs in a confidential, non-judgemental and inclusive environment.

You will contribute to the effective organisation and day-to-day management of the department, including the supervision and support of staff, the teaching and mentoring of students, and the ongoing development of nurse-led services.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with medical, nursing and administrative colleagues to ensure safe, effective and evidence-based care, while supporting service improvement and maintaining high professional standards.

This is a full-time post; however, part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th February.

Main duties of the job

• Perform venepuncture as required.
• Triage patients and act as resource for questions concerning sexual health
• Assist with the multi-disciplinary care and treatment of HIV patients. Liaise with the department HIV team to discuss care as required.
• With advanced clinical skill and using departmental protocols, undertake a sexual and contraceptive history, examination and screening for sexually acquired infection for unselected (symptomatic and asymptomatic) patients.
• Take a detailed sexual history and discuss partner notification
• To work within the SSHA(Society of sexual health advisors) guidelines i.e. Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct guidelines for good practice and partner notification policy.
• Examine patients and take appropriate swabs/samples in accordance with the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)
• Give treatments as per Patient Group Directions
• Perform cryotherapy, and advise on home wart treatment for patients
• Give advice on contraceptive options. Perform pregnancy tests as necessary and give emergency contraception if required. Discuss safer sex issues. Give a condom demonstration as required and issue condoms/C Card as appropriate.
• Give vaccinations/treatments/contraception by IM injection as required.
• Be able to assess Fraser competence as part of a team of professionals and be aware of referral pathways for Safeguarding children as stipulated by the RUH, local Safeguarding Children's Board, liaising with other professionals as necessary.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.