Sexual Health Nurse

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sexual Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Drake Hall, a women's closed prison, located near the town of Eccleshall in Staffordshire with around 340 females inmates.  Hours

• Monday - Friday 7.15am - 5.15pm
• 4 week rolling rota 

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 43609- 54000 per annum FTE - depending on experience. 

Some duties include: Support with Health Screening and Monitoring Supporting Health Education and Promotion Act as a Consistent, Trustworthy Point of Contact Monitor Ongoing Health Needs Liaise with Multidisciplinary Teams in primary and secondary care with a clinical understanding of need and prioritisation. Support Transition and Release Planning

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Sexual Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Lead on promotion, assessment, and co-ordinating treatment for patients in all aspects of sexual health (plus contraception within female estate).
• Duties will include managing long term conditions, wound care, care plans, coordination pathways etc.
• Survival screening and triage would be desirable
• Ensure effective and consistent recognition of STIs, symptomatic and asymptomatic screening, taking samples and managing laboratory pathways.
• Co-ordinate all clinical activity in relation to sexual health and where applicable contraception, conduct STI screening.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it. 

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together 

Qualifications required

• Registered Adult Nurse with current registration with NMC
• 2 years of sexual health experience 
• Demonstrate a passion for working in sexual health services
• Evidence of post registration CPD
• Able to work autonomously as a registered professional by on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care following best practice guidance

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sexual Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Drake Hall, a women's closed prison, located near the town of Eccleshall in Staffordshire with around 340 females inmates.  Hours

• Monday - Friday 7.15am - 5.15pm
• 4 week rolling rota 

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 43609- 54000 per annum FTE - depending on experience. 

Some duties include: Support with Health Screening and Monitoring Supporting Health Education and Promotion Act as a Consistent, Trustworthy Point of Contact Monitor Ongoing Health Needs Liaise with Multidisciplinary Teams in primary and secondary care with a clinical understanding of need and prioritisation. Support Transition and Release Planning

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

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Desirable

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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).