Sexual Health Nurse - B6
Central London Community Health Trust
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Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse
Are you looking to enhance your clinical skills? Then come and join us in sexual health as we are currently recruiting a full-time band 6 nurse for our Stevenage clinic.
Sexual Health Hertfordshire is a multi-professional progressive team providing a comprehensive, evidence based and patient focused service in contraception, genitourinary medicine, and HIV. We run three level 3 clinics in Hatfield, Stevenage, Watford and two level 2 clinics in Cheshunt and Elstree.
The service is open Monday - Friday.We would like to recruit an enthusiastic nurse who is passionate on delivering high quality, evidence-based healthcare. Previous experience in sexual health and contraceptive care is desired but we will consider anyone who shows a keen interest in sexual health and developing their skills within this field of practice. Full training will be provided. This post is advertised as a Band 6 but equally can be offered as a band 6 training post.
If you are interested in this role please contact Lauren Parsons, Team Lead.Tel: 020 8102 4800Email: lauren.parsons5@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
o To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical services within the context of a clinical governance framework
o To establish good relationships with and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for the care of patients with Sexual Health and contraception needs, including assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment for the individual patient group.
o To ensure that all activities in the area are carried out within CLCH Directorate policy/National guidelines.
o To act as a professional role model, leading and developing clinical practice and to support and deputise for the Team Lead.
o To supervise, teach & assess registered and unregistered staff including HCA's.
o To undertake health promotion activities in order to promote risk reduction in line with the objectives of The National Strategy for Sexual Health (2001).
o To ensure you work within the legal responsibilities as laid down in the Venereal Diseases Regulations 1974
o Ability to work within a variety of clinical settings including Dr Led hubs, Nurse Led spokes and outreach services.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Date posted
26 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,162 to £44,629 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
824-HERTS-5197
Job locations
Southgate Clinic
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
SG1 1HB
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Southgate Clinic
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
SG1 1HB
Employer's website
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