Staff Nurse - Integrated Sexual Health

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you committed to providing excellent patient care in a busy, fast-paced environment? Do you have a desire and passion to work as a nurse in our sexual health service?

If so Imperial has an exciting opportunity for you at St Mary's Hospital with the scope to develop your career within the trust.

We have a band 5 Staff Nurse post available in our Integrated Sexual Health department.

The Jefferiss Wing is a busy, dynamic sexual and reproductive health clinic, with between 150-180 patients seen each day. We offer a wide range of services including screening for sexually transmitted infections, nurse-led follow up and treatment clinics, services for people who have experienced sexual assault, and other specialist clinics.

Our patients attend with a variety of sexual health and contraceptive needs, requiring care and comprehensive assessment and treatment by both medical and nursing teams. The department suits candidates who want to work in a fast-paced environment and develop sexual health and contraceptive nursing skills.

The ideal candidate would have post-registration experience in sexual & reproductive health, though this is not essential and at least 1-year post registration experience as a general nurse. The successful candidate would also possess advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Evidence of specialist continuing development courses is desirable.

Main duties of the job

  • Following the preceptorship period, the post holder will provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the MDT.
  • Actively seek evidence-based practice to maintain competence and continue to develop and deliver a high standard of nursing care in Sexual Health and HIV.
  • Monitor and maintain policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the nursing team and MDT to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified within the Jefferiss Wing and Trust.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.

Date posted

31 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-953

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • Relevant post-registration course.
  • Mentorship or equivalent qualification
  • Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 1-year relevant post-registration experience.

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Teaching skills.
  • Able to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Experience of using computer packages.

Desirable

  • Demonstrates evidence of applying current research to practice
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • Relevant post-registration course.
  • Mentorship or equivalent qualification
  • Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 1-year relevant post-registration experience.

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Teaching skills.
  • Able to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Experience of using computer packages.

Desirable

  • Demonstrates evidence of applying current research to practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Hollie Mortimer

h.mortimer1@nhs.net

02033127899

Date posted

31 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-953

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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