Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated individual to join our friendly
nursing team within the Sexual Health Services at Sunderland Royal Hospital,
the post is full time and permanent. The
post holder will provide contraception and sexual health care to people
attending the service.
We are looking
for an individual with established skills and knowledge in relation to Sexual
Health and Contraception, who is able to work autonomously as well as part of a
team.
The main clinic
is located at Chester Lodge in the grounds of Sunderland Royal Hospital and is
open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm therefore shift patterns
will vary, we also operate clinics across the local area.
Main duties of the job
The
post-holder will be:
Committed
to a high standard of service delivery
Confident
and calm under pressure when working in a busy environment
Able
to work flexibly and show willingness to work across locality clinics
In
possession of excellent communication skills
Able
to work both independently and as part of a team
Open
minded in nature and not judgemental
Able
to work in a highly confidential environment
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.
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 see attached Job description for full details
The specialist nurse will:
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager/Matron.
- To offer a high standard of confidential, sensitive and non-judgemental contraceptive and sexual health nursing care within the clinical setting, while respecting the cultural beliefs and practices of the local population
- To be able to obtain and document accurately all relevant aspects of the patients medical, sexual, obstetric, gynaecological, social and family history, deliver sexual and contraceptive care accordingly and refer onwards when necessary
- Undertake asymptomatic and symptomatic sexual health screening for both male and female patients
- Inform and counsel individuals and/or couples about the methods of contraception available to them, the detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)and risk reduction strategies
- Interpret and discuss STI results with patients, seeking support from colleagues when required
- Adhere to the Trust medicines management policy and work to patient group directives (PGDs) within the ISHS
- Undertake clinical skills including Microscopy, Venepuncture and point of care testing
- Perform male and female clinical examinations, including the collection of male and female genital swabs, review and removal of intrauterine contraception and checking of female barrier methods as appropriate
- Able to insert and remove subdermal implants
- To work within their boundaries of practice at all times and refer to senior nursing and/or medical colleagues when applicable
- To teach the chosen method of contraception and re-appraise appropriateness at follow up visits
-
- To provide an empathetic and supportive service for young people and be aware of issues in relation to child sexual exploitation and childrens safeguarding
- To be competent in discussing/recording/cascading issues related to FGM, including childrens and adults safeguarding. Referring appropriately where applicable
- To comply with STSFT mandatory and statutory training schedule, including safeguarding children and adults
- To be aware of and maintain confidentiality at all times
- To undertake any other clinical duties assigned by the service Manager
- To be punctual and contribute to the smooth running of the clinic
- To be able to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings, covering clinics across Sunderland Sexual Health Service and Community venues when and where required
- Undertake all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and take charge in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.
- Be expected to manage extremely sensitive situations.
- Identify any child safeguarding issues and adhere to the Trust safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Identify those young people who are at high risk of pregnancy and provide support and education with regards to contraception and safer sex.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
- Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
- Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.
- Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
- Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron.
- Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
- Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details
The specialist nurse will:
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager/Matron.
- To offer a high standard of confidential, sensitive and non-judgemental contraceptive and sexual health nursing care within the clinical setting, while respecting the cultural beliefs and practices of the local population
- To be able to obtain and document accurately all relevant aspects of the patients medical, sexual, obstetric, gynaecological, social and family history, deliver sexual and contraceptive care accordingly and refer onwards when necessary
- Undertake asymptomatic and symptomatic sexual health screening for both male and female patients
- Inform and counsel individuals and/or couples about the methods of contraception available to them, the detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)and risk reduction strategies
- Interpret and discuss STI results with patients, seeking support from colleagues when required
- Adhere to the Trust medicines management policy and work to patient group directives (PGDs) within the ISHS
- Undertake clinical skills including Microscopy, Venepuncture and point of care testing
- Perform male and female clinical examinations, including the collection of male and female genital swabs, review and removal of intrauterine contraception and checking of female barrier methods as appropriate
- Able to insert and remove subdermal implants
- To work within their boundaries of practice at all times and refer to senior nursing and/or medical colleagues when applicable
- To teach the chosen method of contraception and re-appraise appropriateness at follow up visits
-
- To provide an empathetic and supportive service for young people and be aware of issues in relation to child sexual exploitation and childrens safeguarding
- To be competent in discussing/recording/cascading issues related to FGM, including childrens and adults safeguarding. Referring appropriately where applicable
- To comply with STSFT mandatory and statutory training schedule, including safeguarding children and adults
- To be aware of and maintain confidentiality at all times
- To undertake any other clinical duties assigned by the service Manager
- To be punctual and contribute to the smooth running of the clinic
- To be able to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings, covering clinics across Sunderland Sexual Health Service and Community venues when and where required
- Undertake all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and take charge in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.
- Be expected to manage extremely sensitive situations.
- Identify any child safeguarding issues and adhere to the Trust safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Identify those young people who are at high risk of pregnancy and provide support and education with regards to contraception and safer sex.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
- Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
- Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.
- Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
- Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron.
- Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
- Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Advanced Diploma in Sexual Health or equivalent.
- Contraceptive Health qualification or equivalent.
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
- Counselling Certificate.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Ability to undertake STI screening.
- Ability to perform IUD/IUS checks and removals.
- Ability to perform implant insertions and removals.
- Ability to perform cervical cytology.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Previous experience in Sexual Health.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Advanced Diploma in Sexual Health or equivalent.
- Contraceptive Health qualification or equivalent.
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
- Counselling Certificate.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Ability to undertake STI screening.
- Ability to perform IUD/IUS checks and removals.
- Ability to perform implant insertions and removals.
- Ability to perform cervical cytology.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Previous experience in Sexual Health.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
- Counselling and appraisal 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.
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).
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