Job summary
South Tyneside and Gateshead sexual
heath team has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed sexual
health nurse practitioner. This part
time role (30 hours) will be predominantly
based within the community sexual health clinic at Palmers
Community Hospital, however, to meet service need, the post holder may
also be required to work from the Sexual Health
service at Trinity Square Gateshead.
We are looking for a candidate who has demonstrable experience of
working as a nurse within an integrated sexual health service and is competent,
working within agreed guidelines to sensitively manage the patient journey.
We are a friendly, community based,
multi-disciplinary team, committed to delivering high quality, integrated
sexual health care for the local population.
The post holder will work as part of the wider sexual health team and
will be required to liaise with the clinical colleagues regularly to support
effective running of the clinic and provide an excellent service for our
patients.
Main duties of the job
The sexual
health service is part of the community directorate within South Tyneside and
Sunderland Foundation Trust.
The successful
candidate will be a registered nurse with the NMC, with evidence of previous
experience working within an integrated sexual health setting,
To
coordinate the delivery and development of the sexual health service through
the use of effective evidence based practice in line within agreed national and
local guidelines,
Working
within clinical guidelines to manage episodes of care in both sexual &
reproductive healthcare and genitourinary medicine.
Maintain
and respect strict confidentiality standards for service users
Maintain
a sensitive and non-judgemental approach when working with service users
The
post holder will be required to work evening and weekend duties as part of a
monthly roster.
The
post holder will be required to travel to outreach clinic locations and for
meetings as necessary.
Able
to work effectively as part of the wider sexual health team and demonstrate
excellent communication skills.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the sexual health service usingeffective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for patientsafety and monitoring.
To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective, and compassionatepatient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomouspractitioner.
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governanceframework.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient careand resources.
Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within theTrust on the management and care of patients within sexual health.
To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
To represent the service nationwide.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the sexual
health are met.
To manage/lead practitioner led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a keyrole in optimising complex treatment regimes.
To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
To comply with the Trust vision, values and behavioural compact
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the sexual health service usingeffective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for patientsafety and monitoring.
To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective, and compassionatepatient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomouspractitioner.
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governanceframework.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient careand resources.
Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within theTrust on the management and care of patients within sexual health.
To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
To represent the service nationwide.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the sexual
health are met.
To manage/lead practitioner led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a keyrole in optimising complex treatment regimes.
To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
To comply with the Trust vision, values and behavioural compact
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Developed physical skills with a need for accuracy to undertake for example: Venepuncture, Administration of local anaesthetic, Insertion of contraceptive implant
- Basic keyboard skills
- Use of electronic resources to input, save and provide data and information, making full use of the electronic record system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
- Practice assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Recognised competency-based qualifications in integrated sexual health e.g., Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Contraception in Practice, or Integrated Sexual Health Module, or equivalent
- Evidence of competency achievement in Sub-dermal implant insertion and removal or willingness to complete.
- Evidence of Cervical cytology qualification or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience of working within an integrated sexual health setting.
- Experience of leading a team or experience of supervising junior staff
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of innovation in practice
- Evidence of practice development
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of best practice in sexual and reproductive health
- Knowledge of current issues relating to health service provision and the public health agenda
- Ability to practice confidentially within legal frameworks and policies.
- Clinical teaching experience
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages
- Proven interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Termination of pregnancy decision making and referral skills
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Developed physical skills with a need for accuracy to undertake for example: Venepuncture, Administration of local anaesthetic, Insertion of contraceptive implant
- Basic keyboard skills
- Use of electronic resources to input, save and provide data and information, making full use of the electronic record system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
- Practice assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Recognised competency-based qualifications in integrated sexual health e.g., Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Contraception in Practice, or Integrated Sexual Health Module, or equivalent
- Evidence of competency achievement in Sub-dermal implant insertion and removal or willingness to complete.
- Evidence of Cervical cytology qualification or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience of working within an integrated sexual health setting.
- Experience of leading a team or experience of supervising junior staff
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of innovation in practice
- Evidence of practice development
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of best practice in sexual and reproductive health
- Knowledge of current issues relating to health service provision and the public health agenda
- Ability to practice confidentially within legal frameworks and policies.
- Clinical teaching experience
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages
- Proven interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Termination of pregnancy decision making and referral skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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