Job summary
A Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse post has arisen within the Sexual and Reproductive Health Service , Band 6 , 30 hours per week.
We are looking forward to appointing an enthusiastic , motivated and experienced Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurse to join our friendly team.
The post holder will be based at Penlan Clinic in Carmarthen but will be expected to work at Sexual Health Clinic sites across the 3 Health Board Counties as required.
Our busy team see approximately 25,000 patients each year with a mixture of virtual and face to face consultations. We are a paper free service with electronic patient records. We offer a range of services including routine and complex contraception , management of sexually transmitted infections, cervical screening , psychosexual counselling and a pregnancy advisory service .
To supervise and co-ordinate staff at clinics dealing with any complaints or untoward incidents in the first instance, discussing with Senior Nurses as necessary. Present a positive impression of the team and service. Regularly undertakes telephone and video consultations, some of which can be complex and last up to one hour.
We actively encourage our staff to progress and develop new skills and provide training and support in this specialist area of Health care.
Main duties of the job
To provide intermediate level, autonomous nursing care to patients with sexual health and contraceptive needs - to include diagnosis and treatment of STI's and related conditions.
To provide autonomous nursing care to patients with contraceptive needs, using a recognised contraception qualification, and competence at supplying all methods of contraception, and insertion and removal on contraceptive implants.
To utilise specialist knowledge and skills and undertake procedures and practices such as cryotherapy, speculum examination, contraceptive implant insertion and removal.
To undertake Pregnancy Advisory Service Consultations with patients requesting termination of pregnancy, discussing options and giving comprehensive information to ensure safe care.
To care for women having Manual Vacuum Aspiration Abortion procedures.To undertake relevant physical examination and investigations for an undiagnosed patient group.
To regularly undertake consultations with clients who have been sexually abused or assaulted.
Provide emotional support to clients in distressing and emotional situations. To frequently give distressing news to clients e.g. positive test results and examination findings.
To be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students - providing clinical support and guidance as required.Regularly travels to sites across the Health Board.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 07/11/23
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 07/11/23
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife
- Current NMC registration.
- Post registration/postgraduate qualification in specialist area/evidence of post registration study at equivalent level.
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical Speciality.
- Essential Skills in Abortion Care Module.
- FRSH Online Theory Assessment.
- Cervical Cytology Course
Desirable
- NDFRSH or evidence of working towards
- Teaching Qualification
- Management Qualification.
- BASHH Sexually transmitted Infections foundation Course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Integrated Sexual Health clinics, including PAS consultations.
- Venepuncture.
- Experience of working with PGDs.
- Subdermal Implant Insertion and removal.
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment.
- Experience of undertaking audit.
Desirable
- LoC coil fitting or evidence of working towards
- Ultrasound scanning experience/qualification
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role.
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife
- Current NMC registration.
- Post registration/postgraduate qualification in specialist area/evidence of post registration study at equivalent level.
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical Speciality.
- Essential Skills in Abortion Care Module.
- FRSH Online Theory Assessment.
- Cervical Cytology Course
Desirable
- NDFRSH or evidence of working towards
- Teaching Qualification
- Management Qualification.
- BASHH Sexually transmitted Infections foundation Course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Integrated Sexual Health clinics, including PAS consultations.
- Venepuncture.
- Experience of working with PGDs.
- Subdermal Implant Insertion and removal.
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment.
- Experience of undertaking audit.
Desirable
- LoC coil fitting or evidence of working towards
- Ultrasound scanning experience/qualification
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role.
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Language skills
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).
