Sexual Health Nurse

Practice Plus Group

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sexual Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Stocken, a category C Prison located in Rutland. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality. 

Hours

The site currently offers a Monday-Friday 07:30-17:30 or 07:30-18:30

Saturday/Sunday/Bank Holidays 08:30-17:30

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £38,115 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

 As a Sexual Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • Lead on promotion, assessment, and co-ordinating treatment for patients in all aspects of sexual health (plus contraception within female estate). Leading on preventative health, your key role will be ensuring effective and consistent recognition of STIs, symptomatic and asymptomatic screening, taking samples and managing laboratory pathways, Point of care testing, treating infections via PGDs.
  • Youll co-ordinate all clinical activity in relation to sexual health and where applicable contraception, conduct STI screening and advising patients of results and conduct clinical examination and care planning for patients who require treatment.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

  • we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
  • we act with integrity
  • we embrace diversity
  • we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

  • As a NMC registered Sexual Health Nurse with Practice Plus Group you will contribute to our healthcare strategy and will have a real passion for developing your clinical skills in an environment that is ever-changing.
  • You will be trained in performing phlebotomy and have a passion for working in sexual health services.

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £38,115 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

8396_2

Job locations

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham 

Rutland

LE15 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Sexual Health Nurse, you will lead on promotion, assessment, and co-ordinating treatment for patients in all aspects of sexual health (plus contraception within female estate). Leading on preventative health, your key role will be ensuring effective and consistent recognition of STIs, symptomatic and asymptomatic screening, taking samples and managing laboratory pathways, Point of care testing, treating infections via PGDs. Providing sound knowledge and skill in Tier 1 & 2 Sexual Health services which will support patients to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing. Working in partnership with services delivering tier 3 and 4.

Youll co-ordinate all clinical activity in relation to sexual health and where applicable contraception, conduct STI screening and advising patients of results and conduct clinical examination and care planning for patients who require treatment. Youll be the point of care testing, venepuncture, microscopy and cryotherapy. As well as provide initial crisis intervention, counselling and appropriate referral for those clients attending the clinic with relevant problems, e.g. termination of pregnancy, sexual identity, sexual assault, substance misuse and sexual dysfunction. Additionally lead health promotion activities to deliver proactive clinics and awareness campaigns; undertaking screening of individuals and populations and respond appropriate to findings. Including offering information and support and deal with enquiries from health professionals about Sexually Transmitted Infections, including HIV and AIDS, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C and engage with and develop the risk assessment process for PEP and PREP.

Supervising non-registered staff in areas related to sexual health.

As a NMC registered Sexual Health Nurse with Practice Plus Group you will contribute to our healthcare strategy and vision to:

Provide co-ordinated screening programs for patients ensuring our patients can access community equivalence. Create a safe and effective sexual health services, implementing clinical pathways for the management sexual health within the prison community

Deliver non-judgemental care promoting population health, embedding our wellbeing approach and challenging health inequalities.

Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Motivate teams in all areas of promoting sexual health and leading by example.

Promote best practice care embedding a culture of shared learning. You will promote patient wellbeing through our overarching Wellbeing Approach, demonstrating empathy and understanding to our patients.

Share knowledge and skills in sexual health principles to ensure safe care and support each other to do a great job engaging with the process of reflection and supervision.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Sexual Health Nurse, you will lead on promotion, assessment, and co-ordinating treatment for patients in all aspects of sexual health (plus contraception within female estate). Leading on preventative health, your key role will be ensuring effective and consistent recognition of STIs, symptomatic and asymptomatic screening, taking samples and managing laboratory pathways, Point of care testing, treating infections via PGDs. Providing sound knowledge and skill in Tier 1 & 2 Sexual Health services which will support patients to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing. Working in partnership with services delivering tier 3 and 4.

Youll co-ordinate all clinical activity in relation to sexual health and where applicable contraception, conduct STI screening and advising patients of results and conduct clinical examination and care planning for patients who require treatment. Youll be the point of care testing, venepuncture, microscopy and cryotherapy. As well as provide initial crisis intervention, counselling and appropriate referral for those clients attending the clinic with relevant problems, e.g. termination of pregnancy, sexual identity, sexual assault, substance misuse and sexual dysfunction. Additionally lead health promotion activities to deliver proactive clinics and awareness campaigns; undertaking screening of individuals and populations and respond appropriate to findings. Including offering information and support and deal with enquiries from health professionals about Sexually Transmitted Infections, including HIV and AIDS, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C and engage with and develop the risk assessment process for PEP and PREP.

Supervising non-registered staff in areas related to sexual health.

As a NMC registered Sexual Health Nurse with Practice Plus Group you will contribute to our healthcare strategy and vision to:

Provide co-ordinated screening programs for patients ensuring our patients can access community equivalence. Create a safe and effective sexual health services, implementing clinical pathways for the management sexual health within the prison community

Deliver non-judgemental care promoting population health, embedding our wellbeing approach and challenging health inequalities.

Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Motivate teams in all areas of promoting sexual health and leading by example.

Promote best practice care embedding a culture of shared learning. You will promote patient wellbeing through our overarching Wellbeing Approach, demonstrating empathy and understanding to our patients.

Share knowledge and skills in sexual health principles to ensure safe care and support each other to do a great job engaging with the process of reflection and supervision.

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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).

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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham 

Rutland

LE15 7RD


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham 

Rutland

LE15 7RD


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter - Health in Justice

Basanti Lama

basanti.lama@practiceplusgroup.com

07760755768

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £38,115 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

8396_2

Job locations

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham 

Rutland

LE15 7RD


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