About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced full time Band 6 Specialist Nurse in Sexual and Reproductive Health to join our team at King's Sexual Health, based at Camberwell Sexual Health Centre for 10 months fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, autonomous care to a diverse patient population while contributing to a progressive and supportive clinical environment.
You will provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment of STIs, and delivery of contraceptive services, including implant provision. The role also involves undertaking specialist procedures, supporting safeguarding responsibilities, contributing to audit and research, and acting as a clinical role model within the multidisciplinary team to drive service development and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a motivated registered nurse with a recognised sexual health and contraception qualification, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care.
If you are passionate about sexual health and ready to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To provide autonomous nursing care to meet the sexual health and contraceptive needs of the patient population, including assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment for the individual patient group.
- To provide professional and clinical leadership within the nursing team
- To support the role of the Senior Charge Nurse and Nurse Practitioners in the implementation of a strategic development plan for nursing and nurse led services within the department
- To act as a resource for nursing education and clinical development within the service
- To be actively involved and supportive of Senior Nursing staff in the development and implementation of a programme of nursing audit and research within the department
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To provide intermediate level, autonomous nursing care to patients with sexual health and contraceptive needs to include diagnosis and treatment of STIs and related conditions.
- To provide autonomous nursing care to patients with contraceptive needs, using a recognised contraception qualification, and competence at supplying all methods of contraception, and insertion and removal on contraceptive implants.
- To utilise specialist knowledge and skills and undertake procedures and practices such as cryotherapy, microscopy, speculum examination, bimanual examination, testicular examination, proctoscopy, contraceptive implant insertion and removal, cervical cytology and specialist follow up clinics.
- To be accountable for his/her own practice and utilise available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
- To obtain a detailed and comprehensive patient history in a systematic manner, including physical, emotional, psychological and environmental factors and a comprehensive sexual history.
- To undertake relevant physical examination and investigations for an undiagnosed patient group.
- To develop and implement a management plan for each patient referring as necessary internally and externally to the department as required.
- To request and interpret tests as required within departmental guidelines.
- To supply and administer medicines in accordance with Patient Group directions or as an Independent Prescriber if appropriate.
- To have knowledge of and adhere to local and national guidelines, policies and procedures specific to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.
- To monitor the effectiveness of care and treatment through follow up as required (including partner notification) according to departmental guidelines.
- To maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC, Trust and medico legal requirements. To ensure that these standards are met and maintained within the nursing team.
- To ensure that all clinical and patient care is conducted in line with professional (NMC) and trust behaviour standards.
- To act as a patient advocate when appropriate, ensuring respect for patient confidentiality, privacy and cultural/ethnic background.
- To ensure that these standards are met with dignity and maintained within the nursing team.
- In conjunction with the Matron, Nurse practitioners and Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to support and participate in the development of nurse led services as appropriate Job reference: Specialist Nurse Job Description Page 3 of 8.
- To be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students providing clinical support and guidance as required.
- To engage in local and national forums to develop practice and raise the profile of the service and Trust where appropriate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered General Nurse with active UK NMC registration
- Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area (e.g., DFRSH, LOC implant or a recognized sexual health course)
- Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
- Enhanced knowledge and experience of sexual history taking, screening and examination of both female and male clients.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
- Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results
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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Camberwell Sexual Health Centre
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)