Sexual Health Staff Nurse

2 weeks ago


Croydon, United Kingdom Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Sexual Health Nurse - Band 5

A vacancy has arisen for a Sexual Health Nurse post.

Are you looking for a challenge and an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within integrated sexual and reproductive healthcare?

Croydon Integrated Sexual health service is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 nurse to join our team.

This post is for B5 Nurses NMC registered nurses with at least 2 years experience who are seeking a career in Sexual Health. You will be supported and trained throughout your time within the department on elements such as microscopy, contraception and Nurse led consultations.

Interviews: 20th May 2024

Main duties of the job

To participate in ensuring the daily delivery of Integrated Sexual Health Services To liaise with a multi-disciplinary team including clinical and non-clinical staff. To undertake Nurse Led Clinical sessions including history taking and physical examinations of patients. Provide direct patient care, providing high quality nursing advice and clinical treatment on all aspects of STIs and sexual health To work adhering to the patient group directives (PGDs)

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role or contact Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner Sexual Health

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

RGN - NMC reg BSc Adult Nursing Work experience in GUM/ HIV

Desirable

GUM qualification or course in STIs STIF Post grad GUM or contraception course Contraception and family planning qualifications

Knowledge/Understanding

Essential

Knowledge of Contraception and Sexual Health. Work experience with relevant public health organisations, addressing HIV and sexual health in community.

Desirable

Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge and understanding of national guidance and policy related to the development of an integrated sexual health service

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Sexual Health & contraception experience Experience of working in Nurse Led clinics

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

Ability to work independently, to make decisions and deal with conflict Ability to demonstrate knowledge of standard setting and quality management. Administering treatments and vaccinations.

Desirable

Venepuncture, microscopy and cryotherapy. Skills in Contraception and Sexual Health nursing

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