Job summary
Job share-This vacancy is for a 22.5 hour position
Will be the clinical and managerial lead for the Sexual Health department.. Will take responsibility for the clinical and budgetary management of the ward/department and the provision of nursing care. Will act as Deputy to the Matron. Acts in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the profession ensuring that service delivered contributes to supporting the principles of clinical governance.
Main duties of the job
Act as a Clinical Nurse / leader to ensure the needs of patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
Act as a point of liaison for multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care.
Provide registered nurse support to junior nursing staff.
Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines
Sexual history taking, Genital examination, Family Planning and Cervical Cytology
Maintain a safe level of nursing staff, taking remedial action and escalating where appropriate.
Co-ordinate, in conjunction with the Matron, the selection of staff and monitoring of sickness and absence.
Individual Performance Review of staff within the ward / department.
Responsible for the maintenance of the department budgets ensuring resources are put to the most efficient and effective use to meet the needs of the patients and the department.
Participates in the out of hours senior nurse cover for the Hospital.
May act as a deputy for the Matron when requested.
Validate and disseminate any Sexual Health National Targets including the 48 hour access target and the GUM CAD report.
Ensure accurate input into the Sexual Health Computer System, to address any shortfalls and implant changes for example Electronic Patient Records and liaise directly with the supplier of the computer system
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Act as a Clinical Nurse / leader to ensure the needs of patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Will take steps to deal with any difficulty in the care process and in implementing planned care.
2. Act as a point of liaison for multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care. Will take appropriate action to remedy any deficiencies in service provision from other agencies.
3. Provide registered nurse support to junior nursing staff.
4. Maintains the Trusts aims and objectives within the clinical setting.
5. Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines
6. Administer Intravenous drugs in accordance with Trust policies
7. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patients and register any additional skills acquired as a result of enhanced practice
Sexual history taking
Genital examination
Family Planning
Cervical Cytology
1. Maintain a safe level of nursing staff, taking remedial action and reporting to Matron when this cannot be achieved.
2. Co-ordinate, in conjunction with the Matron, the selection of staff and monitoring of sickness and absence.
3. Co-ordinate the Individual Performance Review of staff within the ward / department.
4. Responsible for the maintenance of the ward / department budgets ensuring ward resources are put to the most efficient and effective use to meet the needs of the patients and the department.
5. Participates in the out of hours senior nurse cover for the Hospital.
6. May act as a deputy for the Matron when requested.
7. Be involved in any quality assurance initiatives within the clinic and ensure that all actions are carried out within the Clinical Directorates overall strategy and statement of purpose.
8. Validate and disseminate any Sexual Health National Targets including the 48 hour access target and the GUM CAD report.
9. Ensure accurate input into the Sexual Health Computer System, to address any shortfalls and implant changes for example Electronic Patient Records and liaise directly with the supplier of the computer system
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Act as a Clinical Nurse / leader to ensure the needs of patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Will take steps to deal with any difficulty in the care process and in implementing planned care.
2. Act as a point of liaison for multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care. Will take appropriate action to remedy any deficiencies in service provision from other agencies.
3. Provide registered nurse support to junior nursing staff.
4. Maintains the Trusts aims and objectives within the clinical setting.
5. Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines
6. Administer Intravenous drugs in accordance with Trust policies
7. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patients and register any additional skills acquired as a result of enhanced practice
Sexual history taking
Genital examination
Family Planning
Cervical Cytology
1. Maintain a safe level of nursing staff, taking remedial action and reporting to Matron when this cannot be achieved.
2. Co-ordinate, in conjunction with the Matron, the selection of staff and monitoring of sickness and absence.
3. Co-ordinate the Individual Performance Review of staff within the ward / department.
4. Responsible for the maintenance of the ward / department budgets ensuring ward resources are put to the most efficient and effective use to meet the needs of the patients and the department.
5. Participates in the out of hours senior nurse cover for the Hospital.
6. May act as a deputy for the Matron when requested.
7. Be involved in any quality assurance initiatives within the clinic and ensure that all actions are carried out within the Clinical Directorates overall strategy and statement of purpose.
8. Validate and disseminate any Sexual Health National Targets including the 48 hour access target and the GUM CAD report.
9. Ensure accurate input into the Sexual Health Computer System, to address any shortfalls and implant changes for example Electronic Patient Records and liaise directly with the supplier of the computer system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 998,730 or equivalent teaching certificate
- STIF course (Sexual transmitted infection foundation course
- Family Planning Course 901 or equivalent
- Counselling Course
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant experience in Sexual Health
- Demonstrable, recent experience within Sexual Health services at Band 6
- Must have an understanding of the need to assess the quality of service delivery inclusive of policy generation and audit and benchmarking activity
Skills
Essential
- STI Screening tests
- Venepuncture
- Cervical Screening
- Use of PGDs
Knowledge
Essential
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post
- Must demonstrate the knowledge of wider issues surrounding health care provision in Sexual Health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 998,730 or equivalent teaching certificate
- STIF course (Sexual transmitted infection foundation course
- Family Planning Course 901 or equivalent
- Counselling Course
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant experience in Sexual Health
- Demonstrable, recent experience within Sexual Health services at Band 6
- Must have an understanding of the need to assess the quality of service delivery inclusive of policy generation and audit and benchmarking activity
Skills
Essential
- STI Screening tests
- Venepuncture
- Cervical Screening
- Use of PGDs
Knowledge
Essential
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post
- Must demonstrate the knowledge of wider issues surrounding health care provision in Sexual Health
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).
