Job responsibilities
Job Title: Specialist
Sexual Health Nurse
Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term
Hours: 14 hours per week (Job Share considered)
Location: The Brandon
Centre, 26 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LG
Reports to: Head
of Sexual Health
Accountable to:CEO through the Head
of Sexual Health
To
provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality,
individualised sexual health care to patients and relatives/carers without supervision
in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and
national targets. To provide expert
sexual healthcare, using clinical guidance, patient group directions (PGDs) and
non-medical independent prescribing as agreed by the department and Brandon
Centre.
The
post holder will use advanced assessment and specialist skills to independently
manage patients attending our service. This will involve dealing with complex
situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings. To
be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any
area specified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect
clinical care, teaching and research.
MAIN DUTIES
Clinical/Professional
Using
advanced clinical skills assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of
care, providing specialist advice and actively seeking evidence based practice
which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of patients attending
for sexual health needs
To issue
medication and /or administer medication/vaccinations for patients attending
Sexual Health Service where the post holder is qualified as an Independent
Nurse Prescriber or adhering legally to patient group directions (PGDs). There
will be a requirement to undertake the non-medical prescribing course as part
of this role, if not already achieved
Maintain
effective links with educational establishments, professional bodies and other
specialist units in order to deliver the most effective treatment and care.
Work with
the Head of sexual Health to effect continuous service improvement and
compliance with Care Quality Commission Standards.
To link
with the wider Safeguarding leads, ensuring that safeguarding of both children
and adults is a priority for the service, ensuring training is in place for
staff and that any information from local and national safeguarding forums are
disseminated to the team
Act as a
clinical expert within Brandon Centre; this will involve dissemination of
specialist skills and knowledge to others and develop in house training
Lead in
clinical supervision and ensuring the service develops staff in accordance with
Brandon Centres appraisal scheme
Keep up
to date with developments in nursing practice through personal developments
plans, training and education and act as a role model to ensure the delivery of
nursing care is at highest possible level to meet patient care
Work
within the Brandon Centre policies and procedures and other instruments of
statutory legislation to ensure safe practice of self and others. To adhere to
NMC Guidelines for Professional practice
Monitor
the quality-of-service provision and action audit information to achieve agreed
standards and contribute to customer care initiatives. This will include the
development and utilisation of local action plans.
To promote and improve on patient
experience.
Ensure
that nursing documentation is maintained to the NMC and Brandon Centre standard
(including electronic records) and implement audits of records to measure and
evaluate care provision.
Management
Be
actively involved in staff education and development, including utilising
appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for
nursing and Sexual Health support workers, new starters and trainees and unqualified
members of the nursing team.
Maintain
a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in
line with the Scope of Professional Practice.
To
contribute to local and national networks and be active within specialty
interest groups and forums
To
maintain and ensure efficient and effective use of supplies, provisions and
equipment for the clinic
Maintain
accurate records and contribute to the service information by submitting data
as required by the service, Brandon Centre, CAMISH Network, CCG and Department
of Health
