Sexual Health Nurse

4 days ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An excitingopportunity has arisen to join our friendly Sexual Health Services team, basedin Chester Lodge, Sunderland. We are looking for an enthusiastic person withexcellent communication skills who is competent in delivering all aspects ofSexual Health Care to the people of Sunderland.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be

Committedto a high standard of service delivery

Confidentand calm under pressure when working in a busy environment

Ableto work flexibly and show willingness to work across locality clinics

Inpossession of excellent communication skills

Ableto work both independently and as part of a team

Openminded in nature and not judgemental

Ableto work in a highly confidential environment

Family Care is anexciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow anddevelop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we arecommitted to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Pleaseenquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.

If you areinterested in becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome yourapplication.

About us

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description

The specialist nurse will:

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager/Matron. Assess care needs. Develop programmes of care and implement and evaluate these programmes of care for people accessing Sexual Health Services. Undertake all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and take charge in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility. Be expected to manage extremely sensitive situations. Identify any child and adult safeguarding issues and adhere to the Trust safeguarding policies and procedures. Identify those people who are at high risk of pregnancy and provide support and education with regards to contraception and safer sex. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence-based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice. Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework. Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code. Contribute to training and education within the specialist area. Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area. Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron. Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met. Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact. Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy. Venepuncture. Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc. Ability to perform sub-dermal implant insertions, removals and replacements. Ability to perform cervical cytology. Full UK Driving License and access to vehicle.

Qualifications

Essential

Current 1st level NMC registration. Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree. Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience. Family Planning Certificate or equivalent. Advanced Diploma in Sexual Health(or equivalent), or willingness to complete.

Desirable

Leadership and Management Course. Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete. Counselling Certificate.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Basic IT skills. Understanding of contemporary nursing issues. Evidence of continuous professional development. Knowledge of how to facilitate learning. Leadership skills. Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues. Knowledge of research and clinical audit. Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics. Proven interpersonal skills. Practice assessor / practice assessor skills. Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post. Time management. Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care. Appraisal skills.

Desirable

Resource management skills. Knowledge of LILIE Sexual Health Database.

Experience

Essential

Experience of care delivery. Minimum of 2 years contraceptive experience. Evidence of leading a team. Evidence of leading innovation in practice. Evidence of practice development. Experience of Genitourinary Medicine including microscopy.

Desirable

Participation in recruitment and selection process. Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence. Experience in implementing quality frameworks.

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