Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Nurse to join our Coventry and Warwickshire Sexual Health Service.
You will work within our Sexual Health service,where the aim is toprovide high quality nursing care for patients attending the service. You will be delivering integrated sexual health provision to clients of all ages and from a diverse range of cultural and social backgrounds. You will be working closely with key team members to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of clinical sessions.
At HCRG Care Group we are dedicated to enhancing health and care services. With a commitment to constant improvement and innovation, we are shaping the future of healthcare. We have recently been successful in securing a contract to deliver an Integrated Sexual Health Service, including an NHS England commissioned HIV treatment service across Coventry and Warwickshire. The service will commence on 1st April 2024.
The service encompasses the provision of integrated specialised sexual health services and delivery of the C-card scheme, with a particular focus on the use of IT to support access to, and delivery of, services. Our service is confidential, non-judgemental and for people of all ages, genders, and orientations.
This post is based at our Coventry Base but travel across all four of our sites (Coventry, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton and Rugby) may be required. As a result, a driving license and access to a car is required.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Nurse your responsibilities will include:
- Providing high quality integrated sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) and genito-urinary medicine (GUM)
- Providing a safe, friendly, non-judgmental and confidential service.
- Accessing clients contraceptive and safer sexual health needs to provide individualised care.
- Providing relevant teaching around STIs and demonstration regarding contraception.
- Providing relevant tests/screening, including microscopy, and treatments for sexually transmitted infections including HIV testing, Chlamydia Screening and immunisation for high-risk groups.
- Arranging appropriate referrals and liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies for patients identified as having social / emotional problems.
- Keeping accurate records of clinical activity.
- Maintaining, updating, and developing personal and professional knowledge.
- Supervising junior staff and take responsibility for orientation, supervision and the training of learners, HCAs, support workers.
- Reporting all accidents, complaints or untoward incident to relevant staff.
- Maintaining standards of care in the department by example and direction.
- Keeping up to date with any relevant training and promote reflective practice.
Please see Job Description for Full Responsibilities
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
01 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/10129/9062
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Coventry
West Midlands
CV1 5RP
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Coventry
West Midlands
CV1 5RP
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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