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Nurse Specialist Sexual Health

4 months ago


Crawley, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Job summary

West Sussex Integrated Sexual Health Service has a new post available based in our Crawley clinic. We are looking for someone who can provide training for those staff undertaking the Diploma in Contraception and Sexual Health whilst also supporting those who are working towards STIF competencies. Training is also offered to external post graduate students. You will be expected to become a Faculty trainer and if necessary, will undertake the PG Cert in education or equivalent teaching qualification in your first year in post to enable this. You will also train staff to insert and remove implants.

The post holder will run nurse delivered clinics , working with the medical team to see patients who present with complex issues. You will fit coils and implants and support nursing staff clinically.

An understanding of safeguarding issues is key as the successful applicant will attend MACE meetings within West Sussex .

They will also work closely with the medical leads in research and audit, promoting and encouraging nurse engagement within these fields.

Working within the Management Team the post is based in Crawley but the successful applicant may need to work across the county to meet the needs of the service. Clinics are spread across Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rostered basis . There will be one day of admin a week .

Main duties of the job

Provides training for staff undertaking the Diploma in Contraception and Sexual Health and those who are working towards STIF Competencies. As a faculty trainer they will train both internal and external staff in the insertion and removal of implants. Works with the Operational Group to ensure the service design and processes meet local and national initiatives, targets, contractual expectations and key performance indicators, demonstrating the planning and implementation of an integrated model for sexual health. Acts as a role model for best practice, demonstrating Trust Values and providing specialist knowledge and advice to other staff both within the service and in partner agencies. Works 4 days a week in clinic. Assesses patients/clients, plans, implements care, provides specialist procedures and advice which are up to date and evidence based, delivering factual and current information on all methods of contraception, sexual health, health promotion, health checks and other relevant services which will lead to empowering clients to make their own decision and appropriate choice for their sexual health. Maintains associated records. Works with medical leads for audit and research, regularly undertaking audits and research trials and enabling/supporting nursing staff in the participation and completion of clinical audits and research.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will aim to support the workforce to meet Key Performance targets, quality criteria, improve access to contraception, sexual health advice and services in line with National and local strategy and implement and progress Patient First, a trust-wide approach to improving the quality of care offered to patients.

They will demonstrate expertise and share specialist knowledge and skills to all staff within the ISHS team whilst also providing expert advice and support to clients attending or being supported by the integrated sexual health services.

Works within nurse provided clinical sessions. Prescribes medicines/treatments in accordance with local care pathways and in accordance with the NMC Administration of Medicines Guidelines Acting as a professional role model, works as an advanced practitioner, demonstrating clinical expertise in the care of any patients. Manages a clinical workload effectively, ensuring it is prioritised appropriately through triage and working closely with other members of the team. In consultation with clients uses nursing skills to assess their contraceptive and sexual health needs in order to provide a range of appropriate options, individualised advice and care and relevant teaching and demonstration regarding the chosen method of contraception. Advises other staff members on appropriate choices for patient care based on a range of options Through consultation, assess risk for STI, pregnancy and BBV, based on facts which may be complex/high risk. Offer and provide relevant tests/screening including, bi-manual and testicular examination as appropriate and following analysis of the results/findings, treatment options and specialist programmes of care. Offers PEP,PEPSI and PREP to those at high risk of BBV following assessment and ensuring patients return for follow up; completes both partner and provider notification which can be complex and highly emotive requiring empathy and reassurance. Advises and supports the patient contemplating LARC; fits and removes progesterone implants and intrauterine devices. Ensures all patients under the age of 18 are assessed for safeguarding and options for those in crisis are considered, and those under 16 are assessed for Fraser Competency. Supports and advises other staff in the assessment process. Represents the service at the local MACE (Multi-Agency Child Exploitation) meetings. Supports vulnerable patients such as those at risk of CSE, those with learning difficulties and patients on the PAUSE pathway whose behaviours /vulnerability puts them at risk of unintended pregnancy / STI supporting them to negotiate safer sex and offering appropriate contraception. Provides specialist nursing advice and partner notification to others both within the service and in the wider health care setting Works with the Consultant Leads in audit and research to plan and organise complex activities within these areas. Provides feedback and outcomes of studies to staff, proposing change in pathways to drive quality and improve resource management

Key relationships will be ;

Matron, Consultants, Team managers, Specialist Nurse Training and Development.

The post holder is a member of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes nursing, medical, health advising, administration and management staff . They will network with other relevant agencies such as those targeting hard to reach groups, Looked After Children (LAC), excluded pupils, asylum seekers, specific learning needs etc; education, health promotion and young people

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Registered Adult Nurse (NMC Pin) Associate member or Diplomate of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care

Educational

Essential

Study at degree level or equivalent level of knowledge Nationally recognised approved CASH qualification NDFRSH; NA 298/NA394/NA6138; ENB 90/900/R71 Letter of Competence for Sub Dermal Implants insertion and removal Non-medical prescribing or use of PGDs

Desirable

Letter of competence for Intrauterine devices Study to Masters level Advanced STIF CompetenciesPG Cert in Education Post graduate module in Supporting Education in Practice or equivalent teaching qualification

Skills

Essential

Skills for assessing and interpreting specialist patient/client conditions with appropriate action; skills for development of specialised programmes Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important, manipulation of fine tools, materials. Dexterity coordination for LARC fitting, immunisation, microscopy and ablative treatments.

Research and audit

Essential

Evidence of completing audit and taking part in research studies

People Management and Development

Essential

Supervises other nurses, students; provides Specialist training for nurses and doctors

Desirable

Management of competency

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues