Job summary
We are excited to announce an opportunity for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our Integrated Sexual Health Team!
Position:Registered Nurse (Band 5/6)
We are seeking an experienced contraception and sexual health nurse to join us as a senior Band 6 nurse. The ideal candidate will possess the relevant competencies outlined in the Band 6 job description.
However, we are also open to considering registered nurses without specific contraception and sexual health experience. These candidates can join us as Band 5 nurses and participate in our comprehensive development programme. This programme is designed to elevate them to Band 6 upon successful completion of training.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and dynamic team environment.
- A robust training programme tailored to develop your skills in contraception and sexual health.
- Clear progression path from Band 5 to Band 6 upon completion of training and competency requirements.
What We Are Looking For:
- A registered nurse with a keen interest in contraception and sexual health.
- Willingness to undertake a comprehensive training programme.
- Commitment to completing all specific training requirements and competencies.
Join us and make a meaningful impact in the field of sexual health! If you are passionate about this area and eager to grow your career, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and be a part of our dedicated team! ?
Main duties of the job
Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Currently holds or working towards completion of advanced skills in relation to the integrated sexual health service
- Inter Uterine device, checking and removal
- Venepuncture
- Microscopy
- Sexual and contraception history
- Partner notification
- Patient Group Directions
- Sub dermal hormonal implants
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of supporting teaching & learning in a clinical environment
- First level Registered Nurse.
- Evidence at continuing training & education within speciality
- Recognisable contraception and sexual health qualification
- Currently holds or working towards Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Diploma or equivalent, in line with Trust and commissioning requirements
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within Integrated Sexual Health Services at a senior level
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good interpersonal & organisational skills
- Experience in delivery of autonomous nurse led clinics
- Experience in the management of safeguarding/child sexual exploitation (CSE) case management
Further Training
Essential
- All Mandatory Updates including annual safeguarding training requirements
- Other training necessary for the role
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to various locations within hospital and community settings
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Need to be able to work across seven day services provision
- Mandatory training
- Annual appraisa
- Provide on-going evidence of professional development
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Currently holds or working towards completion of advanced skills in relation to the integrated sexual health service
- Inter Uterine device, checking and removal
- Venepuncture
- Microscopy
- Sexual and contraception history
- Partner notification
- Patient Group Directions
- Sub dermal hormonal implants
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of supporting teaching & learning in a clinical environment
- First level Registered Nurse.
- Evidence at continuing training & education within speciality
- Recognisable contraception and sexual health qualification
- Currently holds or working towards Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Diploma or equivalent, in line with Trust and commissioning requirements
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within Integrated Sexual Health Services at a senior level
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good interpersonal & organisational skills
- Experience in delivery of autonomous nurse led clinics
- Experience in the management of safeguarding/child sexual exploitation (CSE) case management
Further Training
Essential
- All Mandatory Updates including annual safeguarding training requirements
- Other training necessary for the role
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to various locations within hospital and community settings
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Need to be able to work across seven day services provision
- Mandatory training
- Annual appraisa
- Provide on-going evidence of professional development
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).
