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Solutions 4 Health Limited

Specialist Sexual Health Nurse

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Job summary

The successful applicant will be part of a team delivering sexual health services including taking a sexual history, undertaking genital examinations, taking a range of tests for infections, microscopy, making a diagnosis and providing treatment. If not already trained, you will be supported to become a skilled and competent dual trained contraceptive nurse (FSRH Diploma). This will enable you to assess patients for all types of contraception and provide all forms of hormonal contraception, including the fitting and removal of implants.

Main duties of the job

To include contributing to the delivery of evidence based personalised and compassionate care which places quality at the heart of specialist sexual health practice. Care will be responsive to individual needs and reflect current local protocols and national guidelines. Undertaking nurse led clinics working alongside nursing colleagues, to ensure continuity of service provision. To be responsible for setting high standards of care within the resources available and to review and monitor these on a continuous basis, through the process of audit, to ensure continuing quality of care. Offer testing for sexually transmitted infection, issue treatments as required, pregnancy testing and contraception provision of all methods including LARCs. Assess the contraceptive need of the client, taking a comprehensive medical, gynaecological, sexual, and social history as appropriate. To work within Patient Group Directions criteria issuing first supply and the re-issue of contraception and relevant treatments for sexually transmitted infections

About us

Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.

We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.

Details

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

VB822670HerSSHN

Job locations

15 St Owen's Street

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 2JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Specialist Sexual Health Nurse at Hereford.  This is a permanent job, full-time, part-time, hybrid or home-working will be considered with a salary of £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 depending on experience.

Role Summary 

The successful applicant will be part of a team delivering sexual health services including taking a sexual history, undertaking genital examinations, taking a range of tests for infections, microscopy, making a diagnosis and providing treatment. If not already trained, you will be supported to become a skilled and competent dual trained contraceptive nurse (FSRH Diploma). This will enable you to assess patients for all types of contraception and provide all forms of hormonal contraception, including the fitting and removal of implants. 

Required Skills/Qualifications

We are looking for a Registered Nurse, with post registration experience of working within sexual health, preferably with experience/knowledge of PrEP and a passion for sexual health and delivering excellent quality care

About Us

Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.

We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.

Benefits

 Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams. 

  • Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
  • Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Annual Leave in line with Agenda for Change
  • Enrolment or continuation of NHS pension

If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Specialist Sexual Health Nurse at Hereford.  This is a permanent job, full-time, part-time, hybrid or home-working will be considered with a salary of £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 depending on experience.

Role Summary 

The successful applicant will be part of a team delivering sexual health services including taking a sexual history, undertaking genital examinations, taking a range of tests for infections, microscopy, making a diagnosis and providing treatment. If not already trained, you will be supported to become a skilled and competent dual trained contraceptive nurse (FSRH Diploma). This will enable you to assess patients for all types of contraception and provide all forms of hormonal contraception, including the fitting and removal of implants. 

Required Skills/Qualifications

We are looking for a Registered Nurse, with post registration experience of working within sexual health, preferably with experience/knowledge of PrEP and a passion for sexual health and delivering excellent quality care

About Us

Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.

We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.

Benefits

 Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams. 

  • Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
  • Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Annual Leave in line with Agenda for Change
  • Enrolment or continuation of NHS pension

If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!

Person Specification

Skills/Qualifications

Essential

  • <p>RGN with NMC registration</p>
  • <p>Experience of working in nurse-led clinics</p>
  • <p>Knowledge of clinical governance</p>
  • <p>Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and Professional Accountability</p>
  • <p>Ability to work independently</p>
  • <p>Good communication and interpersonal skills</p>
  • <p>Non-judgemental - able to support client choices (including young people)</p>
  • <p>&nbsp;</p>

Desirable

  • <p>Post registration&nbsp;qualification in contraception e.g. DFSRH</p>
  • <p>GUM qualification or course on STI&#39;s e.g. STIF</p>
  • <p>Nurse prescribing qualification</p>
  • <p>Min 3 years sexual health expereince at Band 5</p>
  • <p>Knowledge and understanding of national guidance and policy related to the development of an integrated sexual health service</p>
  • <p>Experience of working with young people</p>
  • <p>Competent in the use of Lilie</p>
Person Specification

Skills/Qualifications

Essential

  • <p>RGN with NMC registration</p>
  • <p>Experience of working in nurse-led clinics</p>
  • <p>Knowledge of clinical governance</p>
  • <p>Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and Professional Accountability</p>
  • <p>Ability to work independently</p>
  • <p>Good communication and interpersonal skills</p>
  • <p>Non-judgemental - able to support client choices (including young people)</p>
  • <p>&nbsp;</p>

Desirable

  • <p>Post registration&nbsp;qualification in contraception e.g. DFSRH</p>
  • <p>GUM qualification or course on STI&#39;s e.g. STIF</p>
  • <p>Nurse prescribing qualification</p>
  • <p>Min 3 years sexual health expereince at Band 5</p>
  • <p>Knowledge and understanding of national guidance and policy related to the development of an integrated sexual health service</p>
  • <p>Experience of working with young people</p>
  • <p>Competent in the use of Lilie</p>

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Solutions 4 Health Limited

Address

15 St Owen's Street

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.solutions4health.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Solutions 4 Health Limited

Address

15 St Owen's Street

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.solutions4health.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service

Veronica Balestra

veronica.balestra@solutions4health.co.uk

01432483693

Details

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

VB822670HerSSHN

Job locations

15 St Owen's Street

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 2JB


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