About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our busy Integrated Sexual Health Service providing complex GUM and contraception, screening for STI's follow up and treatment clinics.
The ideal candidate would be experienced in both Reproductive and Sexual Health. Be passionate working within the speciality striving to continuously improve service delivery.
Please apply if you are ready to be part of an advanced skilled Team offering complex services and training.
Main duties of the job
As a CNS you will assess individual client needs and provide advice on all methods of contraception and sexual health.
Provide care and treatment using Patient Group Directions (PGD's) or as an Independent Prescriber. Deliver evidence-based practice and act as a role model for junior colleagues and take responsibility for the mentoring of pre and post registration students. Manage and/or support the efficient running of the clinic, including nurse led services at satellite clinics and triage
The role includes four main areas clinical practice, leadership, management, education and audits
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
To become an essential member, and point of contact and resource for the multi-disciplinary team patients and carers
Carries out diagnostic/therapeutic interventions as an independent practitioner, interprets, writes reports and commences further possible treatment on the basis of the findings.
Carries out complex therapeutic/investigational procedures under indirect supervision of the Consultant. Ensuring that they are carried out using safe practice and under agreed guidelines/protocols to ensure that the highest possible standard is obtained based on competent clinical practice.
To demonstrate the ability to develop new skills, to provide an expert high quality, nurse-led service service.
To provide ongoing follow-up care and support (telephone support / nurse/midwife led clinics / outpatient clinics)
To develop the service in a structured interdisciplinary way, initiating on-going change and progression in the expanding role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
MSc level learning RN / RM - Part 1 Relevant specialist course or similar Mentorship course (supervising and assessing) Advanced training/skills in invasive/therapeutic/diagnostic procedures relevant to speciality. In-depth knowledge of anatomy related to speciality Knowledge of conditions, management and treatment
Desirable
Knowledge of quality standards Counselling course Non-Medical Prescribing
Experience Essential
Senior clinical experience within their speciality Experience in Practice Guideline Development Audit and Research Experience Evidence of clinical leadership qualities Ability to prioritise and organise workload Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multiprofessional team Evidence of using primary and secondary healthcare teams and resources Ability to clinically lead and direct staff Experience in patient advocacy
Desirable
Lead an audit and/or research study Presentation and publishing experience Caseload management Leading a service
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).
Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Waldron Health centre and Primary Care centre
London
SE14 6LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)