Job summary
Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Trainee Sexual Health Nurse at Newcastle. This is a full-time/part-time role with a salary of £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 pro rata, depending on experience. Progressing to Band 6 on successful attainment of relevant training and qualifications
Role Summary
The successful candidate with receive extensive training and support as they work towards achieving sexual health competencies and qualifications which will enable them to become independent Learning Disability Sexual Health Nurse.
Once qualified the nurse will deliver sexual health care, treatment and education both within the clinical environment and community whilst promoting and championing the rights of individuals who have learning disability to experience safe, consensual and healthy sexual relationships
The learning disability provision within sexual health is continuously changing and adapting as we strive to meet the sexual health needs of some of our most complex patients and the successful applicant with be an integral part of the ongoing innovative development work.
Main duties of the job
Personal Specification
The applicant should be a highly motivated registered Learning Disability Nurse level 1 with substantial postgraduate clinical and nursing experience (minimum 2 years); they must have a practice assessor qualification or a willingness to complete this. The applicant must be driven and committed to work towards achieving the required training and qualifications in Contraception, Sexual Health and Cervical Screening in order to work autonomously and must actively contribute and support with the ongoing development of this specialist service.
Please review the job descriptions for more details
About us
About Us
Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.
We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.
Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.
Benefits
Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.
Employee Assistance Programme (inlcuding 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
Cycle to Work scheme
Annual Leave that increases with length or service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Trainee Sexual Health Nurse at Newcastle. This is a full-time/part-time role with a salary of £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 pro rata, depending on experience. Progressing to Band 6 on successful attainment of relevant training and qualifications
Role Summary
The successful candidate with receive extensive training and support as they work towards achieving sexual health competencies and qualifications which will enable them to become independent Learning Disability Sexual Health Nurse.
Once qualified the nurse will deliver sexual health care, treatment and education both within the clinical environment and community whilst promoting and championing the rights of individuals who have learning disability to experience safe, consensual and healthy sexual relationships
The learning disability provision within sexual health is continuously changing and adapting as we strive to meet the sexual health needs of some of our most complex patients and the successful applicant with be an integral part of the ongoing innovative development work.
Personal Specification
The applicant should be a highly motivated registered Learning Disability Nurse level 1 with substantial postgraduate clinical and nursing experience (minimum 2 years); they must have a practice assessor qualification or a willingness to complete this. The applicant must be driven and committed to work towards achieving the required training and qualifications in Contraception, Sexual Health and Cervical Screening in order to work autonomously and must actively contribute and support with the ongoing development of this specialist service.
About Us
Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.
We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.
Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.
Benefits
Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.
- Employee Assistance Programme (inlcuding 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
- Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual Leave that increases with length or service
If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Trainee Sexual Health Nurse at Newcastle. This is a full-time/part-time role with a salary of £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 pro rata, depending on experience. Progressing to Band 6 on successful attainment of relevant training and qualifications
Role Summary
The successful candidate with receive extensive training and support as they work towards achieving sexual health competencies and qualifications which will enable them to become independent Learning Disability Sexual Health Nurse.
Once qualified the nurse will deliver sexual health care, treatment and education both within the clinical environment and community whilst promoting and championing the rights of individuals who have learning disability to experience safe, consensual and healthy sexual relationships
The learning disability provision within sexual health is continuously changing and adapting as we strive to meet the sexual health needs of some of our most complex patients and the successful applicant with be an integral part of the ongoing innovative development work.
Personal Specification
The applicant should be a highly motivated registered Learning Disability Nurse level 1 with substantial postgraduate clinical and nursing experience (minimum 2 years); they must have a practice assessor qualification or a willingness to complete this. The applicant must be driven and committed to work towards achieving the required training and qualifications in Contraception, Sexual Health and Cervical Screening in order to work autonomously and must actively contribute and support with the ongoing development of this specialist service.
About Us
Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.
We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.
Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.
Benefits
Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.
- Employee Assistance Programme (inlcuding 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
- Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual Leave that increases with length or service
If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Learning Disability
- Degree in Nursing or Specialty related to post
- A willingness to undertake the FSRH Diploma in Contraception Provision
- Experience of multi-agency collaboration and working across professional and organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Accredited Contraception module or FSRH Diploma
- Accredited Sexual Health Module
- STI Foundation Course
- NMC Practice Assessor
- Certificate in Cervical Screening for health Care Professionals (or willingness to undertake)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working with Autistic people (Minimum of 2 years)
- Post registration experience working with people who have a Learning Disability (Minimum of 2 years)
- Knowledge of the National Sexual Health Policies
- Knowledge of the NHS Improvement (2018) The Learning Disability Improvement Standards for NHS Trusts, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act (2019), Equality Act (2010), Human Rights Act (1998), Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme (2018), The Autism Act (2009)
- A willingness to undertake the FSRH Diploma in Contraceptive Provision
Desirable
- Significant knowledge and experience of working with those with complex needs in relation to young people and adults with learning disabilities
- Post registration experience in sexual health or related field
- Accredited course in Contraception and/or GUM
- Accredited course in HIV/Partner Notification
- Knowledge and experience of supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse.
- Experience of supporting people affected by HIV
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Good IT skills
- Adaptable to different working environments
Desirable
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good IT Skills
- Experience of Multidisciplinary collaborative working
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Enable patients with Learning Disabilities/Autism to access sexual health and contraceptive care appropriate to their needs in order to attain their best possible quality of life and promote their choice of place of care
- A willingness to undertake the required training courses
- Confident and Resilience
- Non-judgmental attitude
- Empathy to different cultures, genders, sexualities
Desirable
- Experience and skills in the development of healthcare information and resources in accessible formats for service users and their families / carers.
- Raise the profile of the health care needs of people with a Learning Disability/Autism across secondary care provision and enable better communications and access to healthcare.
Physical
Essential
- Willingness to undertake comprehensive patient assessment and management
Desirable
- Ability to undertake venepuncture
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Learning Disability
- Degree in Nursing or Specialty related to post
- A willingness to undertake the FSRH Diploma in Contraception Provision
- Experience of multi-agency collaboration and working across professional and organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Accredited Contraception module or FSRH Diploma
- Accredited Sexual Health Module
- STI Foundation Course
- NMC Practice Assessor
- Certificate in Cervical Screening for health Care Professionals (or willingness to undertake)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working with Autistic people (Minimum of 2 years)
- Post registration experience working with people who have a Learning Disability (Minimum of 2 years)
- Knowledge of the National Sexual Health Policies
- Knowledge of the NHS Improvement (2018) The Learning Disability Improvement Standards for NHS Trusts, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act (2019), Equality Act (2010), Human Rights Act (1998), Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme (2018), The Autism Act (2009)
- A willingness to undertake the FSRH Diploma in Contraceptive Provision
Desirable
- Significant knowledge and experience of working with those with complex needs in relation to young people and adults with learning disabilities
- Post registration experience in sexual health or related field
- Accredited course in Contraception and/or GUM
- Accredited course in HIV/Partner Notification
- Knowledge and experience of supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse.
- Experience of supporting people affected by HIV
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Good IT skills
- Adaptable to different working environments
Desirable
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good IT Skills
- Experience of Multidisciplinary collaborative working
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Enable patients with Learning Disabilities/Autism to access sexual health and contraceptive care appropriate to their needs in order to attain their best possible quality of life and promote their choice of place of care
- A willingness to undertake the required training courses
- Confident and Resilience
- Non-judgmental attitude
- Empathy to different cultures, genders, sexualities
Desirable
- Experience and skills in the development of healthcare information and resources in accessible formats for service users and their families / carers.
- Raise the profile of the health care needs of people with a Learning Disability/Autism across secondary care provision and enable better communications and access to healthcare.
Physical
Essential
- Willingness to undertake comprehensive patient assessment and management
Desirable
- Ability to undertake venepuncture
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
