Job summary
Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Specialist Sexual Health Nurse at Newcastle. This is full-time with a salary of £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 depending on experience.
Role Summary
The successful applicant will deliver level-one sexual health services as outlined by the Department of Health in the National Strategy for Sexual Health. They will provide advanced level 2/3 services, including screening, diagnosing, and treating sexually transmitted infections, and managing contraceptive methods. This role involves educating patients, initiating referrals for partner notification, and offering broader sexual health support. You will contribute to pathway and systems development, work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and mentor nursing and medical students. Adherence to Patient Group Directions for medication dispensing is required unless you are a Nurse Prescriber.
Main duties of the job
Required Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for the candidate to have the following:
Registered Nurse Level 1
ENB 276 or equivalent (Contraception course)
ENB 901/R71 or equivalent (Sexually transmitted infections course)
Possession of a Diploma or degree in Nursing or working towards it
ENB 998/C&G 730 or other recognised teaching qualification
Recognized Mentorship training and possession of a mentorship passport
Cervical smear course (or willingness to undertake)
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 the 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 discounts on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
Cycle to Work scheme
Annual Leave in line with Agenda for Change
Enrolment or continuation of NHS pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Specialist Sexual Health Nurse at Newcastle. This is full-time with a salary of £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 depending on experience.
Role Summary
The successful applicant will deliver level-one sexual health services as outlined by the Department of Health in the National Strategy for Sexual Health. They will provide advanced level 2/3 services, including screening, diagnosing, and treating sexually transmitted infections, and managing contraceptive methods. This role involves educating patients, initiating referrals for partner notification, and offering broader sexual health support. You will contribute to pathway and systems development, work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and mentor nursing and medical students. Adherence to Patient Group Directions for medication dispensing is required unless you are a Nurse Prescriber.
Required Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for the candidate to have the following:
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- ENB 276 or equivalent (Contraception course)
- ENB 901/R71 or equivalent (Sexually transmitted infections course)
- Possession of a Diploma or degree in Nursing or working towards it
- ENB 998/C&G 730 or other recognised teaching qualification
- Recognized Mentorship training and possession of a mentorship passport
- Cervical smear course (or willingness to undertake)
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 the 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 discounts on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual Leave in line with Agenda for Change
- Enrolment or continuation of NHS pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Specialist Sexual Health Nurse at Newcastle. This is full-time with a salary of £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 depending on experience.
Role Summary
The successful applicant will deliver level-one sexual health services as outlined by the Department of Health in the National Strategy for Sexual Health. They will provide advanced level 2/3 services, including screening, diagnosing, and treating sexually transmitted infections, and managing contraceptive methods. This role involves educating patients, initiating referrals for partner notification, and offering broader sexual health support. You will contribute to pathway and systems development, work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and mentor nursing and medical students. Adherence to Patient Group Directions for medication dispensing is required unless you are a Nurse Prescriber.
Required Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for the candidate to have the following:
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- ENB 276 or equivalent (Contraception course)
- ENB 901/R71 or equivalent (Sexually transmitted infections course)
- Possession of a Diploma or degree in Nursing or working towards it
- ENB 998/C&G 730 or other recognised teaching qualification
- Recognized Mentorship training and possession of a mentorship passport
- Cervical smear course (or willingness to undertake)
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 the 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 discounts on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual Leave in line with Agenda for Change
- Enrolment or continuation of NHS pension
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 (appropriate to branch) ENB 276 or equivalent (Contraception course) ENB 901/R71 or equivalent (Sexually transmitted infections course) Diploma or degree in Nursing ENB 998 / C&G 730 or other recognised teaching qualification Recognised Mentorship training and in possession of mentorship passport Cervical screening course (or willing to undertake) Ability to insert and remove contraceptive implants or willing to undertake training.
Desirable
- Degree in health-related subject Level 3 Safeguarding children and adults Nurse prescriber course or willing to undertake
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding Post registration experience within related specialist area of practice Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable
- Research or audit experience Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes Experience of working with HIV positive patients
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Good IT skills Effective report writing skills Able to work independently and as a member of a team Effective organisation and time management skills Able to undertake venepuncture.
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Good communication / interpersonal skills Non-judgemental approach Alignment to Organisational Values and Core behaviours.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding organisation business
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 (appropriate to branch) ENB 276 or equivalent (Contraception course) ENB 901/R71 or equivalent (Sexually transmitted infections course) Diploma or degree in Nursing ENB 998 / C&G 730 or other recognised teaching qualification Recognised Mentorship training and in possession of mentorship passport Cervical screening course (or willing to undertake) Ability to insert and remove contraceptive implants or willing to undertake training.
Desirable
- Degree in health-related subject Level 3 Safeguarding children and adults Nurse prescriber course or willing to undertake
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding Post registration experience within related specialist area of practice Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable
- Research or audit experience Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes Experience of working with HIV positive patients
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Good IT skills Effective report writing skills Able to work independently and as a member of a team Effective organisation and time management skills Able to undertake venepuncture.
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Good communication / interpersonal skills Non-judgemental approach Alignment to Organisational Values and Core behaviours.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding organisation business
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.
