Registered Nurse - Sexual Health

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, motivated and hard-working individual to apply for a registered nurse position within the Department of Sexual Health.

The Department of Sexual Health is part of the Primary, Community and Intermediate Care Clinical Board of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The focus of the department is to provide sexual healthcare incorporating the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, contraception, HIV care and health promotion to the population which includes a large student cohort.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, motivated and hardworking individual to apply for the position of Band 5 Nurse within the Department of Sexual Health.

The Department of Sexual Health is part of the Primary, Community and Intermediate Care Clinical Board of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The focus of the department is to provide sexual healthcare incorporating the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, contraception, HIV care and health promotion to the population which includes a large student cohort.

The role requires someone who is flexible to the service and has enhanced communication skills. Duties will include the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses; venepuncture; vaccinations; cervical cytology; contraception; providing pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PREP) and post exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PEPSE); supervising student nurses and midwives. The successful applicant will work in clinics based in Cardiff Royal Infirmary as well as Community clinics across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

In house training will be provided and the post holder will be expected to complete the Sexually transmitted Foundation Course (STIF) and the Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health (DFSRH).

At least 1-year post registration experience is desirable for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds