Job summary
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Nurse with a passion for Sexual Health to join our integrated team providing sexual health, HIV and contraception care to male and female clients.
The post holder will be required to work daytime and evenings across sites in the Central area.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is highly motivated and is able to show initiative
- Has good communication and interpersonal skills
- Has experience and knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures
- Has a professional interest and desire to work in the speciality
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This is a training post which will start at a Band 5 and progress to a Band 6 following completion of necessary training and competencies over a period of approximately 2 years.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to participate in providing high quality sexual health and contraception services to all clients accessing the sexual health clinics and to influence the development of the nurse's role within the integrated sexual health service.
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 for both a Band 5 and Band 6 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 for both a Band 5 and Band 6 attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Teaching and assessing Qualification
- Contraception qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of contraception/sexual health/ HIV specialist area.
- Must be able to disseminate information in both written and oral format.
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of specialist area within the current health environment and the impact of current government/regional policy developments.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Willing to work across all BCUHB sites
- Ability to be motivated and forward thinking
- Will accommodate future 7 day working along with any potential future service extension
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Teaching and assessing Qualification
- Contraception qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of contraception/sexual health/ HIV specialist area.
- Must be able to disseminate information in both written and oral format.
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of specialist area within the current health environment and the impact of current government/regional policy developments.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Willing to work across all BCUHB sites
- Ability to be motivated and forward thinking
- Will accommodate future 7 day working along with any potential future service extension
Desirable
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).
