About this role
Job summary
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers sexual health screening and care in clinics across Lancashire & Blackpool.
This post is based in our Central Lancashire locality, working in Preston & Chorley.
The post holder will work as part of the Sexual Health Services team and will assess, plan, and provide sexual health advice, screening, and treatment (including contraception).
There will be an expectation that the post holder will work across all areas of Sexual Health Services including all outreach clinics as required.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To learn to undertake sexual health clinics, assessing patients and taking a sexual history.
To perform venepuncture, as per Trust Policy.
To issue prescribed medication as requested by medical staff and non-medical prescribers.
initiate treatments and implement partner notification measures as per local guidelines.
To have sound knowledge Of BASHH guidelines.
To administer vaccinations and immunisations
Supply emergency contraception, start a method of contraception
patient's advocate and act in their best interests
Assess patients under the age of 16 using Fraser Guidelines; adhering to local Safeguarding Policies.
Infection Prevention Control (IPC) is the responsibility of all Trust staff.
Reporting of untoward incidents.
Undertake appraisals/1:1's with staff up to and including Band 4.
accurate and contemporaneous records
To code all clinical care provided (e.g., SHRAD, GUMCAD)
To be aware of the confidential nature of the service and work within the legal responsibilities as laid down in the Venereal Diseases Regulations 1974 and the NHS Trust Act 1991.
Maintain your own professional and personal development.
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.
Adhere to the NMC Code: Standards of Conduct, at all times.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values:
Caring-Safe-Respectful
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Academic Study (Contraceptive course)
- Specialist in house training- sti screening
- Professional development- evidence
- evidence of working with young people and under 16's
- Experience of working in nurse led clinics and to PGD's
Desirable
- Ability to perform Venepuncture
- Basic knowledge of sexual health
- Knowledge of local Sexual Health standards
- Good working knowledge of clinical governance
- Computer literate
- none judgemental
- Open & Honest
- Flexible
- Prioritise own workload- self motivated
- Good communication skills
- Excellent verbal & written skills
skills
Essential
- venepuncture
- Basic microscopy skills
- Cytology Trained
Desirable
- Ability to undertake genital examinations/ screen clients- both sexes
Additional skills required
Essential
- IT literate, can use a variety of data platforms
- Knowledge of data protection Acts
- Mentor/assessment module training
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fatima Health Centre
228 Garstang Road
Preston
PR2 9QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)