Job summary
Worcestershire Integrated Sexual Health have
an exciting opportunity for a B5 nurse to join the team at Arrow Side Unit,
Redditch. The post is a development post and all training will be provided to
develop the successful candidate. The post is 37.5 hours a week over 5 days.
This is to include occasional Saturday mornings and early evenings.
There is an expectation to be flexible and to
be able to cover other clinics within Worcestershire as required.
The role will include assessment, screening,
diagnosing and treatment of those with sexually transmitted infections, whilst
initiating/changing/repeating methods of contraception. This is an exciting
time to join the service with many developments and opportunities.
You will continue to develop your clinical and
leadership skills to support the management of change, working with the Lead
Nurse and wider team to implement an innovative service that reflects local and
national initiatives.
We are a welcoming, friendly, supportive team
who are professional, well organised and proud of the services we deliver.
Main duties of the job
Provide evidence based
specialist sexual health care for patients attending sexual health clinics. The
integrated specialist sexual health service includes genitourinary medicine
(GUM), contraceptive and reproductive healthcare (CRHC),
Responsible
for contributing to the development of nursing and professional practice in
order to meet the requirements of relevant national strategies and targets and
the clinical governance agenda.
Effective
care provision through partnership working, provision of appropriate
information, advice and support to patients to empower them to make informed
choices about their treatment and care and lifestyle choices.
Assess, diagnose and treat
genital conditions with utilisation of microscopy techniques. Supply medicines
under patient group directions.
Assess contraceptive needs
and medical eligibility for contraceptive methods. Supply hormonal methods of
contraception under patient group directions
Support effective partner
notification strategies to ensure contact attendance and treatment.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with vulnerable clients and act as an advocate to ensure that sexual health services and other services are accessible and appropriate to their needs
Work in situations that require judgement involving complex facts or situations that require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, for example, assessing competence to consent to treatment in patients under 16 years
Support the senior nurse/clinic lead in managing the operational function of the service.
Provide mentorship for pre-registration students and colleagues, actively contributing to creating excellent learning environments
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with vulnerable clients and act as an advocate to ensure that sexual health services and other services are accessible and appropriate to their needs
Work in situations that require judgement involving complex facts or situations that require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, for example, assessing competence to consent to treatment in patients under 16 years
Support the senior nurse/clinic lead in managing the operational function of the service.
Provide mentorship for pre-registration students and colleagues, actively contributing to creating excellent learning environments
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (level 1)
- NMC registered
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Period of consolidation post qualification
- Involvement with innovation in practice
- Experience of partnership working
- Respect and understanding of confidentiality in a sexual health setting
- Respect and understanding of the needs of young people
Desirable
- Experience of working in sexual health
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Comfortable discussing sensitive issues associate with sexual behaviour
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
Desirable
- Ability to perform venepuncture
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Work flexible hours
- Able to meet travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (level 1)
- NMC registered
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Period of consolidation post qualification
- Involvement with innovation in practice
- Experience of partnership working
- Respect and understanding of confidentiality in a sexual health setting
- Respect and understanding of the needs of young people
Desirable
- Experience of working in sexual health
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Comfortable discussing sensitive issues associate with sexual behaviour
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
Desirable
- Ability to perform venepuncture
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Work flexible hours
- Able to meet travel requirements of the post
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).
