Job summary
SHiP Sexual health and Contraception Nurse Band 6
Are you a dynamic, motivated Senior Band 5/6 Registered Nurse with an interest in Contraception and Sexual Health and looking for a new challenge?
If so then, SHiP (Sexual Health in Plymouth) are looking for you to join our team.
SHiP is an integrated Sexual Health and Contraception Service which delivers HIV medicine, sexual health, contraception and termination of pregnancy services citywide across Plymouth and neighbouring areas. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to develop their knowledge and skills in these areas. The focus of this role initially will be sexual health nursing.
Nurses who have gained either their STIF intermediate competency or their NDFSRH are invited to apply for this post at Band 6. Nurses who do not have either of these qualifications are invited to apply for this as a training post under Band 6 annex 21 agenda for change terms and conditions.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Key Dimensions:
Health advising, including partner notification and recall management.
Electronic information management.
Health promotion, harm reduction and patient education.
Screening and treatment of STIs.
Contraception advice and supply.
Supporting patients with pregnancy choices, including pregnancy advisory clinic.
Vulnerable persons attending SHiP services.
Outreach sexual and reproductive health.
Sexual assault support and signposting.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- To provide information, and support to those with sexually transmissible infections, contraception and pregnancy needs according to clinic protocols and national guidance documents, including BASHH, BHIVA, FSRH, RCOG & SSHA standards
- To empower patients to maximise their sexual health through access to STI testing, contraception, PEP, PrEP, vaccination and safer sex initiatives
- Responsible for developing, delivering and monitoring effective partner notification and recall systems within SHiP and the community, which meet national and local standards
- To facilitate decision making on testing for blood borne viruses, in particular HIV and Hepatitis viruses, by offering information and counselling. This may include venepuncture / POCT for the collection of samples for testing
- To support and empower patients who disclose experience of sexual abuse (including sexual assault and exploitation) through assessment of physical and emotional needs (including need for post-exposure interventions such as PEP, vaccination and emergency contraception) and facilitation of these, either through own practice or through referral to colleagues and other agencies
- To utilise a range of communication methods, including face to face, phone, e-consultations, email and social media, in line with Information Governance principles and policy, to engage patients in their sexual health and wellbeing. This includes timely response to enquiries by those not currently engaged with SHiP services
- To actively lead and participate in team, Trust and national audit, and to present results to a range of audiences
- To actively collaborate in and deliver training and education sessions within the SHiP multi-disciplinary team and wider health economy
- To autonomously deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to clients who identify as male, female, trans and other, encompassing assessment, examination, specimen collection, diagnosis, treatment and management
- To provide support, advice and assistance to patients living with HIV through liaison with MDT colleagues and referral to other agencies or professionals as appropriate
- To engage patients in their care through a variety of means including, where appropriate, home / community visits .
- To communicate effectively with patients to deal with sensitive issues related to partner notification for sexually transmitted infections, including a range of vulnerabilities and risk factors.
- To engage patients using comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information including contraception, advice, teaching and support in order to enable them to select appropriate sexual health and HIV screening and/or contraception suited to their needs.
- To lead and participate in clinical teaching and education to other colleagues in order to enhance clinical practice and improve patient care, including the SHiP team, medical and nursing students, and other learners.
- To identify and assess patients needs to plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to ensure high standards are met
- To undertake focussed medical, reproductive and sexual history
- To communicate with patients and other agencies in an appropriate manner, often with highly sensitive information
- To work as an integral part of the SHiP team to promote the reproductive and sexual health with patients
- To manage and supervise junior staff, carrying out appraisals and training as appropriate.
- To act as a Mentor for pre-registration students
- To act as a clinical supervisor to nursing/non-nursing staff where applicable, to ensure continuity of service provision
- To demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of issues relating to young people, including Fraser guidance and assessment. To work in conjunction with a team of professionals to recognise and respond to safeguarding issues in young people and adults. To demonstrate a sound knowledge of child sexual exploitation, and to undertake sensitive, skilled exploration of issues relating to this with patients, their partners and others where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- To provide information, and support to those with sexually transmissible infections, contraception and pregnancy needs according to clinic protocols and national guidance documents, including BASHH, BHIVA, FSRH, RCOG & SSHA standards
- To empower patients to maximise their sexual health through access to STI testing, contraception, PEP, PrEP, vaccination and safer sex initiatives
- Responsible for developing, delivering and monitoring effective partner notification and recall systems within SHiP and the community, which meet national and local standards
- To facilitate decision making on testing for blood borne viruses, in particular HIV and Hepatitis viruses, by offering information and counselling. This may include venepuncture / POCT for the collection of samples for testing
- To support and empower patients who disclose experience of sexual abuse (including sexual assault and exploitation) through assessment of physical and emotional needs (including need for post-exposure interventions such as PEP, vaccination and emergency contraception) and facilitation of these, either through own practice or through referral to colleagues and other agencies
- To utilise a range of communication methods, including face to face, phone, e-consultations, email and social media, in line with Information Governance principles and policy, to engage patients in their sexual health and wellbeing. This includes timely response to enquiries by those not currently engaged with SHiP services
- To actively lead and participate in team, Trust and national audit, and to present results to a range of audiences
- To actively collaborate in and deliver training and education sessions within the SHiP multi-disciplinary team and wider health economy
- To autonomously deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to clients who identify as male, female, trans and other, encompassing assessment, examination, specimen collection, diagnosis, treatment and management
- To provide support, advice and assistance to patients living with HIV through liaison with MDT colleagues and referral to other agencies or professionals as appropriate
- To engage patients in their care through a variety of means including, where appropriate, home / community visits .
- To communicate effectively with patients to deal with sensitive issues related to partner notification for sexually transmitted infections, including a range of vulnerabilities and risk factors.
- To engage patients using comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information including contraception, advice, teaching and support in order to enable them to select appropriate sexual health and HIV screening and/or contraception suited to their needs.
- To lead and participate in clinical teaching and education to other colleagues in order to enhance clinical practice and improve patient care, including the SHiP team, medical and nursing students, and other learners.
- To identify and assess patients needs to plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to ensure high standards are met
- To undertake focussed medical, reproductive and sexual history
- To communicate with patients and other agencies in an appropriate manner, often with highly sensitive information
- To work as an integral part of the SHiP team to promote the reproductive and sexual health with patients
- To manage and supervise junior staff, carrying out appraisals and training as appropriate.
- To act as a Mentor for pre-registration students
- To act as a clinical supervisor to nursing/non-nursing staff where applicable, to ensure continuity of service provision
- To demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of issues relating to young people, including Fraser guidance and assessment. To work in conjunction with a team of professionals to recognise and respond to safeguarding issues in young people and adults. To demonstrate a sound knowledge of child sexual exploitation, and to undertake sensitive, skilled exploration of issues relating to this with patients, their partners and others where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (part 1) - Adult.
- oContraception and / or Sexual Health qualification (e.g.: STIF Intermediate and Integrated).
Desirable
- oLeadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- oClinical demonstrable experience in an Integrated Sexual Health service, including Health Advising.
- oDemonstrable experience of working in nurse-led sexual health clinics and the ability to work as part of a team or independently.
Desirable
- oDemonstrable experience of audit and research.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
- oFlexible, reliable, self-motivated, punctual and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- oPrevious demonstrable experience of change management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (part 1) - Adult.
- oContraception and / or Sexual Health qualification (e.g.: STIF Intermediate and Integrated).
Desirable
- oLeadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- oClinical demonstrable experience in an Integrated Sexual Health service, including Health Advising.
- oDemonstrable experience of working in nurse-led sexual health clinics and the ability to work as part of a team or independently.
Desirable
- oDemonstrable experience of audit and research.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
- oFlexible, reliable, self-motivated, punctual and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- oPrevious demonstrable experience of change management.
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).
