Job summary
Exciting Opportunity: Specialist Nurse & Sexual Health AdviserJoin Our Gold Standard Sexual Health TeamWe are delighted to announce a unique and rewarding opportunity to join our renowned sexual health team. Recognised for excellence in care and innovation, our service is seeking a highly motivated individual to fulfil a dual role as both a Specialist Nurse and Sexual Health Adviser.What We Offero A dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking environmento Chance to make a real impact in the lives of service userso Comprehensive training and professional development opportunitieso Working alongside experienced clinicians in a multidisciplinary team
Main duties of the job
o Delivering high-quality nursing care in our Integrated sexual health clinicso Providing expert advice and support to patients regarding sexual health, contraception and wellbeingo Conducting assessments, offering counselling, and managing cases sensitively and confidentiallyo Promoting safe sexual practices and preventative health strategieso Contributing to health education sessions and outreach initiatives
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assess, plan and deliver all aspects of sexual health care and will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake duties concurrent with this level of seniority from the list below in line with Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and NICE guidance:
- promotion/issuing of all methods of contraception (for example the fitting of long acting reversible contraception (IUD/S and SDI)
- screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- perform diagnostic procedures and provide treatment and management of STIs
- Health Advising/Partner Notification and Result Management
- cervical cytology
- microscopy
- cryotherapy
Agreement in relation to which requirements apply will be reached individually.
Responsible for the identification and management of sexual partners who may have been exposed to an STI(s) in order to prevent onward transmission. This is achieved by either taking direct action or via partnership working with others to facilitate effective partner notification in a range of settings using referral care pathways.
Lead on the partner notification for newly diagnosed HIV positive patients who present though ISHS and where appropriate Support the HIV specialist nurses in elements of their patients care and ongoing partner notification.
Work alongside and support the results management and partner notification co-ordinators to manage the results notification process (specifically BBI)
The post holder will have an understanding of safeguarding and the complexities surrounding patients with these additional needs including Young People, Sexual assault victims, Domestic abuse victims, Children at risk of exploitation
The post holder will also be responsible for the day to day aspects of supervision and training of the nursing team (band 5/HCA).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assess, plan and deliver all aspects of sexual health care and will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake duties concurrent with this level of seniority from the list below in line with Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and NICE guidance:
- promotion/issuing of all methods of contraception (for example the fitting of long acting reversible contraception (IUD/S and SDI)
- screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- perform diagnostic procedures and provide treatment and management of STIs
- Health Advising/Partner Notification and Result Management
- cervical cytology
- microscopy
- cryotherapy
Agreement in relation to which requirements apply will be reached individually.
Responsible for the identification and management of sexual partners who may have been exposed to an STI(s) in order to prevent onward transmission. This is achieved by either taking direct action or via partnership working with others to facilitate effective partner notification in a range of settings using referral care pathways.
Lead on the partner notification for newly diagnosed HIV positive patients who present though ISHS and where appropriate Support the HIV specialist nurses in elements of their patients care and ongoing partner notification.
Work alongside and support the results management and partner notification co-ordinators to manage the results notification process (specifically BBI)
The post holder will have an understanding of safeguarding and the complexities surrounding patients with these additional needs including Young People, Sexual assault victims, Domestic abuse victims, Children at risk of exploitation
The post holder will also be responsible for the day to day aspects of supervision and training of the nursing team (band 5/HCA).
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Level 1 adult, direct entry midwife or RMN
- Current NMC registration
- Fully competent in either BASHH STI competencies or hold CoSRH and LoC in IUT and SDI
- Cryotherapy training
- Microscopy trained - wet and dry prep
- Venepuncture trained
- HA experience including safeguarding/PN/results management
Desirable
- BASHH STIF HA competencies or equivalent
- Cervical Cytology sample taker
- Independent Nurse prescriber
- Counselling
- Teaching qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of both clinical and psychosocial aspects of STI's including HIV
- Working experience of PN skills
- Experience of teaching nursing and non nursing students
- Experience of audit and quality assurance
- Knowledge of current contraceptive methods, sexual health care and treatment
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Experience working in the HA role
Desirable
- 2 years previous experience in a sexual health environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication both written and oral
- Team working
- Knowledge around the diversity of people accessing a sexual health service
- Counselling skills
- Good numeracy skills and competence in data management
- Self motivated
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Level 1 adult, direct entry midwife or RMN
- Current NMC registration
- Fully competent in either BASHH STI competencies or hold CoSRH and LoC in IUT and SDI
- Cryotherapy training
- Microscopy trained - wet and dry prep
- Venepuncture trained
- HA experience including safeguarding/PN/results management
Desirable
- BASHH STIF HA competencies or equivalent
- Cervical Cytology sample taker
- Independent Nurse prescriber
- Counselling
- Teaching qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of both clinical and psychosocial aspects of STI's including HIV
- Working experience of PN skills
- Experience of teaching nursing and non nursing students
- Experience of audit and quality assurance
- Knowledge of current contraceptive methods, sexual health care and treatment
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Experience working in the HA role
Desirable
- 2 years previous experience in a sexual health environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication both written and oral
- Team working
- Knowledge around the diversity of people accessing a sexual health service
- Counselling skills
- Good numeracy skills and competence in data management
- Self motivated
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).
