About this role
Job summary
South Tyneside and Gateshead sexual heath team has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Sexual Health Specialist Nurse. We are looking for a qualified sexual health nurse, who is friendly and enthusiastic, with a flexible approach to provide support to the clinical team. This is a permanent part-time position, which will predominantly be based within the community sexual health clinic at Gateshead Sexual Health Service in Trinity Square Health Centre. However, there may be times when the employee would need to work at Palmers Community Hospital in Jarrow and outreach clinical locations.
We are a friendly, community based, multi-disciplinary team. We are committed to delivering high quality, integrated sexual health care for the local population, our service includes both contraceptive and genito-urinary medicine. The post-holder must be able to maintain a sensitive and non-judgemental approach to support patients with their sexual health needs.
Main duties of the job
The sexual health service is part of the community directorate within South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Specialist Sexual Health Nurse, and:
Demonstrate they have previous experience working within an integrated sexual health service
Maintain and respect strict confidentiality standards for service users
Maintain a sensitive and non-judgemental approach when working with service users
The post holder will be required to work evening and weekend duties as part of a monthly roster.
The post holder will be required to travel between clinic locations and for meetings as necessary.
The post holder will work effectively as part of the wider sexual health team and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Sexual Health Specialist Nurse
1 Part Time Post 22.5 Hours Per Week
1 Part Time Post 24 Hours Per Week
To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the sexual health service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner.
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within sexual health.
To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
To represent the service nationwide.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the sexual health are met.
To manage/lead practitioner led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes.
To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
To comply with the Trust vision, values and behavioural compact:
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FOR ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE POST (BETWEEN 7TH - 20TH JULY) PLEASE CONTACT
Gateshead sexual health number 0191 5243666 email Emma Kershaw; [email protected]
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Evidence of innovation in practice Evidence of practice development Awareness of national health and social care policy Knowledge of best practice in sexual and reproductive health Knowledge of current issues relating to health service provision and the public health agenda Ability to practice confidentially within legal frameworks and policies Clinical teaching experience Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required Able to work without supervision Competent in the use of IT packages Proven interpersonal skills
Desirable
Termination of pregnancy decision making and referral skills
Physical Skills Essential
Developed physical skills with a need for accuracy to undertake for example: Venepuncture Administration of local anaesthetic Insertion of contraceptive implant Basic keyboard skills Use of electronic resources to input, save and provide data and information, making full use of the electronic record system
Qualifications Essential
Current 1st level NMC registration Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent) Practice assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience Recognised competency based qualifications in integrated sexual health e.g. Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Contraception in Practice, or Integrated Sexual Health Module, or equivalent Cervical cytology qualification Evidence of competency achievement in Sub-dermal implant insertion and removal
Desirable
Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Experience Essential
Previous clinical experience of working within an integrated sexual health setting Experience of leading a team or experience of supervising junior staff
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 South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gateshead Sexual Health Service
Trinity Square Health Centre, West Street, Trinity Square
Gateshead
NE8 1AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)