Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Integrated Sexual Health team at our Dewi Sant Health Park Tertiary Clinic, as a Band 6 Integrated Sexual Health Practitioner.
Our Integrated Sexual Health Service offers: Contraception. Sexual Health screening, diagnosis, advice and treatment. Pregnancy advisory Clinics. Menopause Clinics. Specialist HIV Service amongst other specialities.
Our service also works collaboratively with Public Health Wales and local council initiatives delivering education and outreach contraception and sexual health services to young people and vulnerable clients in our community.
Main duties of the job
The post holder has direct clinical involvement and will be an experienced practitioner in Sexual & Reproductive Health e.g. Contraception & Sexual Health (ISH) /Termination of Pregnancy, Women's Health. The post holder will possess specialist knowledge and skills relating to these areas of work.
The post holder will be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of quality care within the scope of agreed standards within the Integrated Sexual/Women's health Services, both in the clinic and community setting.
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner and able to work as part of a team in all areas within the service provision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Family Planning Certificate/ FSRH Diploma.
- STIF course/equivalent or prepared undertake.
- Venepuncture.
- Mentorship or equivalent. Non-medical prescriber or be prepared to undertake
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessing Module or equivalent.
- CSW smear takers course or be prepared to undertake.
- Implant training or working towards.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist working knowledge and relevant practical experience in Integrated Sexual & Reproductive Health [ISRH].
- Relevant experience in relevant clinical area i.e. contraception, sexual & reproductive health.
- Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post, i.e. individual patient departmental documentation.
Desirable
- Experience of audit/ recording in relation to patient quality data.
- Evidence of showing development of leadership skills required for sphere of responsibility, i.e. organisational, interpersonal operational skills.
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.
Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Has the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others.
- Able to work autonomously including managing own workload and delegating where appropriate.
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate good time management.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed.
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner.
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Amenable to Service Changes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Family Planning Certificate/ FSRH Diploma.
- STIF course/equivalent or prepared undertake.
- Venepuncture.
- Mentorship or equivalent. Non-medical prescriber or be prepared to undertake
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessing Module or equivalent.
- CSW smear takers course or be prepared to undertake.
- Implant training or working towards.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist working knowledge and relevant practical experience in Integrated Sexual & Reproductive Health [ISRH].
- Relevant experience in relevant clinical area i.e. contraception, sexual & reproductive health.
- Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post, i.e. individual patient departmental documentation.
Desirable
- Experience of audit/ recording in relation to patient quality data.
- Evidence of showing development of leadership skills required for sphere of responsibility, i.e. organisational, interpersonal operational skills.
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.
Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Has the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others.
- Able to work autonomously including managing own workload and delegating where appropriate.
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate good time management.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed.
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner.
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Amenable to Service Changes.
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).
