Job summary
We are looking for a hard working, enthusiastic Band 5 nurse with an interest in sexual health to join the integrated sexual team for a 12 month secondment, to cover maternity leave.
The sexual health nurse works autonomously and as a team member to provide sexual health services, contraception and outpatient services to HIV patients.
Sexual health services are delivered in the hubs, spokes and various outreach settings. The post holder will be expected to deliver clinics within the various settings.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
NUH offers all sexual health services within a variety of locations to meet the needs of the patients. Contraception, STI diagnosis and treatment, sexual dysfunction, HIV management, partner notification, health promotion and counselling are offered at the main hubs at Nottingham City Hospital and Victoria Health Centre and a number community settings.
Targeted services are offered in non-traditional healthcare settings for hard to reach groups.
The sexual health service operates from 8.30-19.00, Monday to Friday and 09.30-14.00 on Saturdays. Occasionally out of hours services are also delivered in outreach settings.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
The Integrated Sexual Health team at NUH are a friendly and forward thinking team. Services are delivered in a variety of settings to meet the needs of population of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
The post holder will join a clinical team of health care assistant's, nurse's, doctors, counsellors, psychotherapist and outreach workers to deliver sexual health and contraception to our patients.
Trainee doctors and nurses are frequently allocated placements within the sexual health service. All members of the team are actively involved in their training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please familiarize yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please familiarize yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of personal accountability
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Training
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development / reflective profile
- Competent in medicines management
- Evidence of post basic study
- Interest in sexual health & willingness to learn
Desirable
- Possession of a Mentoring Certificate
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) Level Qualification
- Recognised Contraception and/or Sexual Health qualification
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of non-registered staff and students
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff
- Evidence of Safeguarding Training
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of personal accountability
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Training
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development / reflective profile
- Competent in medicines management
- Evidence of post basic study
- Interest in sexual health & willingness to learn
Desirable
- Possession of a Mentoring Certificate
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) Level Qualification
- Recognised Contraception and/or Sexual Health qualification
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of non-registered staff and students
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff
- Evidence of Safeguarding Training
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
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
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).