East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Sexual Health Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual able to work autonomously in providing nurse led clinical interventions within our integrated Contraceptive and Sexual Health ( CASH) services.

We are recruiting into one full time 37.5 hour position

Main duties of the job

You will be based in our well established integrated sexual health service in Eastbourne and work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. We are committed to developing the appropriate skills in our nursing team and as such this post can be applied for under the Annex 21 Contract should you require training in order to deliver the necessary level of skill required to meet the job description.

Annex 21 salary will be dependent on current competencies - Salary to be discussed at offer stage

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year Salary -Annex 21

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LB4020

Job locations

Avenue House

1 The Avenue

Eastbourne

BN21 3XY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Diploma in nursing

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification in GUM speciality or equivalent GUM experience
  • Evidence of teaching qualification and/or evidence of teaching
  • ENB 998 or equivalent mentor-ship module Family Planning certificate (R71, ENB901 or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • At least two years working directly with patients preferably in a Sexual Health setting
  • Liaison across different health care agencies, including Primary care teams and community services.
  • Working in multidisciplinary teams Receiving supervision
  • Experience of working with young people, vulnerable people in society
  • Experience of child protection and working with under 18's and Frazer guidelines
  • GUM/FP/HIV experience or attended sexually transmitted Infections (STIF) course

Desirable

  • Experience of contraception
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Diploma in nursing

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification in GUM speciality or equivalent GUM experience
  • Evidence of teaching qualification and/or evidence of teaching
  • ENB 998 or equivalent mentor-ship module Family Planning certificate (R71, ENB901 or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • At least two years working directly with patients preferably in a Sexual Health setting
  • Liaison across different health care agencies, including Primary care teams and community services.
  • Working in multidisciplinary teams Receiving supervision
  • Experience of working with young people, vulnerable people in society
  • Experience of child protection and working with under 18's and Frazer guidelines
  • GUM/FP/HIV experience or attended sexually transmitted Infections (STIF) course

Desirable

  • Experience of contraception

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Avenue House

1 The Avenue

Eastbourne

BN21 3XY


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Avenue House

1 The Avenue

Eastbourne

BN21 3XY


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Lead

Hilary Hickling

hilary.hickling@nhs.net

03001314537

Details

Date posted

03 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year Salary -Annex 21

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LB4020

Job locations

Avenue House

1 The Avenue

Eastbourne

BN21 3XY


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