Job summary
To provide 7 day week operational management of the sexual health clinics with support from the acute matron for sexual health to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of integrated sexual health services and HIV service
As an experienced clinical practitioner, the post holder will provide clinical leadership and support to staff, and be proactive in the innovative development of the service and the implementation and monitoring of evidence-based healthcare.
The role will involve 40% management responsibility and 60% clinical work and the post holder will be expected to cross cover clinics when the need arises.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality sexual health/contraception and HIV service to all clients accessing the sexual health clinics
To influence the development of the nurses role within the integrated sexual health service
To manage change within the team and to ensure the smooth transition of new ways of working
To identify and assess clients needs and the development, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care. Taking a medical and sexual history in the specialised area of contraception and sexual health and
To demonstrate up to date, research based knowledge/evidence and competence of contraceptive methods and sexual health care/HIV etc
To be an effective member of the multidisciplinary team
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with significant qualified experience as well as Integrated sexual health experience.
- Evidence of CPD
- Recognised Contraception/sexual health qualification or working towards.
Desirable
- HIV qualification. TOP qualification. FSRH Diploma or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the field of ISH.
- Proven management and leadership experience
Desirable
- Experience of budget management
- Proven experience to initiate and manage service development
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical judgement and decision making skills
- High level of self motivation with the ability to work as an independent practitioner
Desirable
- Capable of promoting a visible, high profile approach
- Initiate and manage service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with significant qualified experience as well as Integrated sexual health experience.
- Evidence of CPD
- Recognised Contraception/sexual health qualification or working towards.
Desirable
- HIV qualification. TOP qualification. FSRH Diploma or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the field of ISH.
- Proven management and leadership experience
Desirable
- Experience of budget management
- Proven experience to initiate and manage service development
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical judgement and decision making skills
- High level of self motivation with the ability to work as an independent practitioner
Desirable
- Capable of promoting a visible, high profile approach
- Initiate and manage service development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
