Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Sheffield Sexual health Services.
Sexual Health Sheffield delivers comprehensive sexual health services to the population of Sheffield. This includes a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic care for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A full range of contraception services are also provided. Underpinning the service delivery are partner notification, counselling and health promotion services.
The Band 6 will provide a pivotal role in the department facilitating nurse delivered clinics and supporting junior staff in the delivery of patient care.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated qualified nurse who is driven by service development, would like to work in a department that is looking to expand and would like to be part of change.
If you have good time management skills, have the skills to teach others, are methodical in your practice and have the patient at the centre of the care you deliver then this could be the job for you. You will need to have at relevant experience of working in sexual health and be flexible in your working hours.
(The service is looking to expand so we need candidates who are able to be flexible).
Main duties of the job
To provide level 1 sexual health services as a core requirement, as recommended by the Department of Health in the National Strategy for Sexual Health.
In addition, as a specialist aspect of the role, dependant upon expertise, provide level 2/3 servicesin screening / diagnosing / treating those with sexually transmitted infections. Initiating / changing/ repeating methods of contraceptive, as recommended by the Department of Health in the NationalStrategy for Sexual Health.
Provide wider sexual health advice and support around an integrated model.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Midwife (Level 1)
- Possession of degree in nursing or working towards
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
- Completion of NMP course or working towards
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Implant fitter or prepared to train
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience.
- Relevant experience at Band 5 and above within Sexual Health Services
- Evidence of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of Nurse lead clinics
- Experience of applying research and audit in practice
- Evidenceof policy and protocol development
Desirable
- Experience of leading change.
- Audit/research experience
- Trained at level 2-3 - safeguarding children and adults, with relevant updates
- Community/networking experience.
- Knowledge about Adult safeguarding issues with the ability to refer and sign post where appropriate.
Further Training
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality in relation to sexual health
- Awareness of code of ethics/conduct in dealing with sexual health issues
- Experience of genital examination and the use of a speculum
Desirable
- Knowledge of sexual health issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Commitment to developing and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Proven ability to work autonomously
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Ability to use and interpret spreadsheets
Other Factors
Essential
- Commitment to professional development
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Midwife (Level 1)
- Possession of degree in nursing or working towards
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
- Completion of NMP course or working towards
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Implant fitter or prepared to train
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience.
- Relevant experience at Band 5 and above within Sexual Health Services
- Evidence of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of Nurse lead clinics
- Experience of applying research and audit in practice
- Evidenceof policy and protocol development
Desirable
- Experience of leading change.
- Audit/research experience
- Trained at level 2-3 - safeguarding children and adults, with relevant updates
- Community/networking experience.
- Knowledge about Adult safeguarding issues with the ability to refer and sign post where appropriate.
Further Training
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality in relation to sexual health
- Awareness of code of ethics/conduct in dealing with sexual health issues
- Experience of genital examination and the use of a speculum
Desirable
- Knowledge of sexual health issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Commitment to developing and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Proven ability to work autonomously
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Ability to use and interpret spreadsheets
Other Factors
Essential
- Commitment to professional development
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
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).
