Advanced Sexual Health Nurse

2 weeks ago

Birkenhead, United Kingdom Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse with a passion for sexual health to join our 'Outstanding' integrated team providing sexual health, HIV and contraception care to clients.

The post holder will be required to work daytime and evenings across sites in Birkenhead and Wallasey with possible travel to Liverpool.

We are looking for someone who:

Has sufficient experience working in sexual health or a related service Is highly motivated and is able to show initiative Has good communication and interpersonal skills Has experience and knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have highly developed specialist skills and advanced knowledge in contraception and sexual and reproductive health.

To provide operational line management to the team on a daily basis

as an autonomous practitioner, undertake independent consultations with clients involving working in the clinical area with routine and specialist clinics, delivering high quality clinical services.

The post holder will also be involved in the education and training of other staff and students and support the Service Lead in the updating of clinical standards and directing service development.

To contribute to the development of best practice and facilitate shared learning to develop services and initiatives that meet local needs, in relation to aims and objectives of Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment and delivery of sexual health care for clients presenting with complex health needs from a specialist sexual health perspective and referral to medical treatment and other specialist provision if appropriate.

To ensure the service operates with minimum delay for clients and provides the following according to local policies: Offer a comprehensive contraception service including provision of long acting reversible contraception (LARC). Offer a comprehensive sexual health advice, treatment as appropriate and health promotion Offer pregnancy testing, advice, counselling, assessment and referral where appropriate to abortion services. Complete screening, counselling and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and appropriate referral. Complete consultation with clients attending clinics disclosing sexual assault/safeguarding children issues/domestic abuse. Using a holistic approach, plan, develop, implement and monitor specialist care pathways, particularly for clients requesting LARC, to accommodate the sexual health needs of individuals. Perform fitting and removal of intrauterine contraceptive devices.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

First level registered nurse Contraception & reproductive health module (post registration diploma/degree level module) or equivalent Completion of specialist/advanced training and hold a certificate in sub-dermal implant fitting and removal Sexual Health course or evidence of agreed competencies Leadership Level 7 or equivalent leadership/management qualification Health related Degree/Diploma Clinical mentor or equivalent post-registration degree level module

Desirable

Completion of specialist/advanced training and hold certificate in IUD insertion

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Recent experience of working with young people within sexual health Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of self-management and managing others clinical experience of working within sexual health/contraception field, including at least 2 years at a senior level. Detailed Knowledge of Safeguarding Issues

Desirable

Experience of involvement within a chlamydia screening programme Evidence of leading innovation and change in clinical practice

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Ability to undertake cervical cytology and act as a cervical cytology mentor Ability to undertake sample collection for STI screening Ability to undertake comprehensive sexual, medical and family history at client consultation including 1st issue of hormonal contraception according to PGDs Ability to fit IUD/IUS in accordance with PGD or willing to train in this skill on appointment Ability to fit and remove contraceptive sub-dermal implant in accordance with PGD Ability to manage complex safeguarding issues Ability to act as clinical mentor within the service Ability to act as mentor for newly appointed registered practitioners and to supervise practice of new recruits. Can demonstrate effective leadership, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills

Desirable

Counselling skills certificate Ability to provide tutorial sessions to medical students and junior doctors Ability to undertake personal development plans for designated registered practitioners after appropriate training Ability to undertake training in non-medical prescribing and become an independent nurse prescriber within the service

Personal Qualities

Essential

Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people Flexible approach to work patterns To act as a clinical supervisor after appropriate training Standard Computer Skills Ability to Transport self around sites and community

Desirable

Proven ability to undertake quality clinical audit and implement changes to service provision

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