Job summary
*Internal MPFT Applicants Only*
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time (part-time will be considered) B5 Sexual Health Nurse Development (to Band 6 on completion of training) post to work across Leicester City.
Leicester Sexual Health Service is a 6 day a week service and the post holder will be required to be flexible to service needs including working evenings and one Saturday a month.
This developmental post is an opportunity to undertake a structured and supported learning pathway which will provide skills and competence to work within a busy integrated sexual health environment. The post holder will assess, plan and deliver key aspects of sexual health care depending on the knowledge, skills and experience of the practitioner, and it is expected that care delivery will evolve through learning and development. Service delivery will include the promotion/issuing of all methods of contraception, screening for sexual transmitted infections (STIs), perform diagnostic procedures and provide treatment and management of STIs in line with BASHH and NICE guidance. The post holder will be supported to complete training in all aspects of sexual health within a two year time scale.
Main duties of the job
The role will support the provision of care within the Sexual Health Service and work as part of a team and independently in nurse-led clinics. The post holder will provide a quality and holistic service and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs of service users.
The post holder will be an enthusiastic and innovative individual, possessing excellent communication and organisational skills including a non-judgemental attitude whilst offering screening for sexually transmitted infections, providing advice, information, counselling and education on contraception and sexual health issues.
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.
Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:
- Provides a confidential, safe environment so patients can discuss any sexual health issues and refer to Specialist Nurses or Health Advisers should complex issues arise.
- Undertakes an assessment for implementing a holistic approach to individual focused care.
- Provides all service users with appropriate and relevant information regarding their diagnosis, treatment or method of chosen contraception.
- Issues prescription only medication under Patient Group Directions (PGDs), once fully competent, depending on patient need.
- To undertake and achieve competency to be able to provide a full range of contraception and STI care, including microscopy to support diagnosis.
- To achieve sign off competencies for relevant Patient Group Directions used within sexual health services in line with BASHH and FSRH guidelines and PGD legislation.
- Accesses staff supervision / appraisal and attends team meetings and teaching sessions.
- Links in with the wider sexual health teams to provide networking and information.
- Utilises the services Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:
- Provides a confidential, safe environment so patients can discuss any sexual health issues and refer to Specialist Nurses or Health Advisers should complex issues arise.
- Undertakes an assessment for implementing a holistic approach to individual focused care.
- Provides all service users with appropriate and relevant information regarding their diagnosis, treatment or method of chosen contraception.
- Issues prescription only medication under Patient Group Directions (PGDs), once fully competent, depending on patient need.
- To undertake and achieve competency to be able to provide a full range of contraception and STI care, including microscopy to support diagnosis.
- To achieve sign off competencies for relevant Patient Group Directions used within sexual health services in line with BASHH and FSRH guidelines and PGD legislation.
- Accesses staff supervision / appraisal and attends team meetings and teaching sessions.
- Links in with the wider sexual health teams to provide networking and information.
- Utilises the services Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level professional nursing or completion within next 6months
- NMC Register/due to be registered
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level professional nursing or completion within next 6months
- NMC Register/due to be registered
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
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).
