Job summary
We are looking for a Sexual Health
Nurse to join our dynamic Sexual Health Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen for
a motivated and enthusiastic Sexual Health Nurse to join Worcestershires
Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) Outreach Team. The successful candidate will be
joining an experienced team of dedicated Outreach Nurses.
The post holder will join our existing
friendly team of professionals and be responsible for the provision and
delivery of high-quality Sexual Health care to clients in a variety of
different community settings throughout Worcestershire. The Outreach Nurse role
provides comprehensive Nurse-led Sexual Health care. It also involves working
closely with the Trusts Safeguarding Team and partner agencies. Support and
supervision will be provided.
You will continue to develop your
clinical and leadership skills to support the management of change, working
with the WISH Safeguarding Lead, and implement an innovative service that
reflects local and national initiatives.
Main duties of the job
- We empower patients to improve their sexual health
through education and positive lifestyle changes.
- We aspire to be consistently professional in our
roles and actively demonstrate this to patients and colleagues.
- We feel competent and confident within our roles
and supported by colleagues to achieve individual and team objectives.
- Our strengths enable us to do our very best. Our
patients deserve the excellence we provide.
- We encourage each other to raise concerns through
the appropriate channels we know they will be dealt with competently,
confidentially and with sensitivity in line with Trust policy.
- The successful
applicant will need to have excellent communication skills and be passionate
about the wellbeing of young and vulnerable adults. You will need to be
confident to work independently as well as actively contribute to a committed
team.
- The post-holder
will need to be flexible, and may be required to work weekends, evenings and in
clinic settings to meet the needs of the service and its users.
- It is essential
that applicants can meet the travel requirements of the post.
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
- Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and
the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients
- The post will be integrated into the sexual health service and as
such the post holder will be required to 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), outreach services and
designated young peoples services. The post holder must be prepared to work in
clinics and other settings including outreach as required
- May be required to work some unsocial hours, including Saturdays.
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
- Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and
the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients
- The post will be integrated into the sexual health service and as
such the post holder will be required to 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), outreach services and
designated young peoples services. The post holder must be prepared to work in
clinics and other settings including outreach as required
- May be required to work some unsocial hours, including Saturdays.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrate values which fit in with service philosophy
- Work flexible and unsocial hours possibly in locations throughout Worcestershire
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (level 1)
- NMC Registered
- Degree in nursing or other relevant field or evidence of working towards
- ENB 276 / APPS 3049 / R71 or equivalent
- ENB 998 or equivalent or willing to work towards
- Sub-dermal Implant competency (or within 3 months)
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Partnership approach to working with patients
- To be comfortable discussing sensitive issues associated with sexual behaviour
- Respect for multi-disciplinary working
- Demonstrate ability to adopt a questioning approach to practice
- Ability to confidently deliver services in non-clinical settings
Desirable
- Counselling Skills
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in sexual health nursing
- Competent practitioner in Genitourinary Medicine or Contraception and Reproductive Health
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Teaching and mentorship experience
- Experience of conducting audit
Desirable
- Experience in counselling
- Experience in sexual health promotion and education
Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of developments around sexual health and general nursing issues
- A working knowledge of clinical and psychosocial aspects of sexually transmitted infections and related issues
- Evidence of continuing education in the speciality
- Demonstration of commitment to the development of integrated sexual health services
- Understanding of safeguarding, child exploitation and assessment of vulnerability
- Respect for young people and an understanding of their needs
Desirable
- Evidence of competency in microscopy techniques (where appropriate)
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrate values which fit in with service philosophy
- Work flexible and unsocial hours possibly in locations throughout Worcestershire
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (level 1)
- NMC Registered
- Degree in nursing or other relevant field or evidence of working towards
- ENB 276 / APPS 3049 / R71 or equivalent
- ENB 998 or equivalent or willing to work towards
- Sub-dermal Implant competency (or within 3 months)
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Partnership approach to working with patients
- To be comfortable discussing sensitive issues associated with sexual behaviour
- Respect for multi-disciplinary working
- Demonstrate ability to adopt a questioning approach to practice
- Ability to confidently deliver services in non-clinical settings
Desirable
- Counselling Skills
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in sexual health nursing
- Competent practitioner in Genitourinary Medicine or Contraception and Reproductive Health
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Teaching and mentorship experience
- Experience of conducting audit
Desirable
- Experience in counselling
- Experience in sexual health promotion and education
Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of developments around sexual health and general nursing issues
- A working knowledge of clinical and psychosocial aspects of sexually transmitted infections and related issues
- Evidence of continuing education in the speciality
- Demonstration of commitment to the development of integrated sexual health services
- Understanding of safeguarding, child exploitation and assessment of vulnerability
- Respect for young people and an understanding of their needs
Desirable
- Evidence of competency in microscopy techniques (where appropriate)
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).
