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LARC Nurse

Wyvern Health Partnership

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Job summary

Old Town Surgery located in Swindon has a fantastic opportunity for a LARC nurse to join the team on a part-time basis for 7.5 hours per month.

The main purpose of the role will be to deliver LARC services - contraceptive implants, intrauterine device (IUD) and intrauterine system (IUS) insertions or removals on behalf of practice in line with national and local guidance.

Main duties of the job

  • Raise awareness of the benefits of LARC by providing high quality advice, support and information on the full range of contraceptive methods.
  • Collect and record on the clinical system the following data: patient medical history.
  • Counselling including patients consent.
  • Results of any STI screening.
  • Pelvic examination.
  • Insert, monitor, and check IUD/IUSs, insert and remove contraceptive implants for patients as appropriate.
  • Provide relevant written and verbal information (e.g. fpa, LARC leaflets), and reinforce after insertion, including information on symptoms that require urgent assessment.

About us

Wyvern Health Primary Care Network is a forward-thinking, hard-working and friendly network of practices, situated in Swindon Wiltshire area. The doctors are supported by excellent nursing and administrative teams.

Within the PCN we have a team of additional roles including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, first contact physiotherapists, trainee nurse associates and care coordinators.

  • 26,000 patients
  • Committed to achieving high standards in QOF
  • Rated Good in CQC inspection
  • Training practices
  • Systm One and AccuRx systems
  • Competitive salary and medical indemnity covered by practice
  • See our website for more details https://oldtownsurgery.nhs.uk/

Date posted

09 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1589-24-0016

Job locations

Old Town Surgery

Curie Avenue

Swindon

SN1 4GB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Raise awareness of the benefits of LARC by providing high quality advice, support and information on the full range of contraceptive methods.
  • Collect and record on the clinical system the following data: patient medical history.
  • Counselling including patients consent.
  • Results of any STI screening.
  • Pelvic examination.
  • Insert, monitor, and check IUD/IUSs, insert and remove contraceptive implants for patients as appropriate.
  • Provide relevant written and verbal information (e.g. fpa, LARC leaflets), and reinforce after insertion, including information on symptoms that require urgent assessment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Raise awareness of the benefits of LARC by providing high quality advice, support and information on the full range of contraceptive methods.
  • Collect and record on the clinical system the following data: patient medical history.
  • Counselling including patients consent.
  • Results of any STI screening.
  • Pelvic examination.
  • Insert, monitor, and check IUD/IUSs, insert and remove contraceptive implants for patients as appropriate.
  • Provide relevant written and verbal information (e.g. fpa, LARC leaflets), and reinforce after insertion, including information on symptoms that require urgent assessment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A valid letter of competence in intrauterine techniques (LoC IUT) and in subdermal implants (LoC SDI)
  • NMC registered
  • Up to date with CPD.
  • Recent experience of fitting a minimum of 12 IUD/S a year, including at least 2 different types and/ or 6 implant fitting procedures per year.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of primary care.
  • Knowledge and experience of working with young people and vulnerable groups including training.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A valid letter of competence in intrauterine techniques (LoC IUT) and in subdermal implants (LoC SDI)
  • NMC registered
  • Up to date with CPD.
  • Recent experience of fitting a minimum of 12 IUD/S a year, including at least 2 different types and/ or 6 implant fitting procedures per year.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of primary care.
  • Knowledge and experience of working with young people and vulnerable groups including training.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wyvern Health Partnership

Address

Old Town Surgery

Curie Avenue

Swindon

SN1 4GB


Employer's website

https://www.wyvernhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wyvern Health Partnership

Address

Old Town Surgery

Curie Avenue

Swindon

SN1 4GB


Employer's website

https://www.wyvernhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Renata SMOLSKYTE

renata.smolskyte1@nhs.net

Date posted

09 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1589-24-0016

Job locations

Old Town Surgery

Curie Avenue

Swindon

SN1 4GB


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