About this role
Job summary
The postholder will work with the Womens Health (WH) Lead GP, WH non- clinical lead, Care Coordinator and other Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurses and be responsible for providing a long-acting revisable contraceptive service (LARC) to patients who are registered at the 6 CLPCN practices within Central Liverpool. Whilst the post holder will work as part of a womens health team they must be able to work autonomously and have experience and be competent when dealing with sexual health and contraception presentations including LARCs. Training would be provided in our technology systems such as EMIS and Blinx. The post holder must be a non-medical prescriberThe post holder must have completed and maintained the FSRH LoC training for subdermal implants (LoC SDI-IR) and contraceptive coils (LoC IUT).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced practitioner to provide high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare services within a friendly and supportive team. The role involves delivering contraception and sexual health care, providing advice and support to patients, carrying out clinical procedures within your competency, and promoting sexual health and wellbeing. You will work closely with colleagues across primary care and other services to ensure patients receive safe, effective and person-centred care, while contributing to service improvement and maintaining high clinical standards.
About us
Central Liverpool Primary Care Network (CLPCN) is a collaboration of six GP practices working together to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities across central Liverpool. Based at the CLPCN Hub on London Road, the network delivers a range of community-based services designed to improve access to care and support the needs of the local population.
Working closely with GP practices, NHS partners and local organisations, CLPCN provides innovative and patient-centred services, including programmes focused on prevention, early intervention and improving health outcomes for local communities. The network is committed to delivering high-quality care, supporting staff development and making a positive difference to the people of central Liverpool.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to improving healthcare services and addressing the needs of a diverse population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management of patients under the care of the GP for the treatment of conditions within the practitioners scope of competence.
To provide sexual health advice to patients following a positive STI diagnosis and ensure appropriate onward referral.
To provide comprehensive sexual health information, advice, teaching, and support to patients enabling them to select and use a method of contraception suited to their needs.
To supply emergency contraception, start and re-issue combined oral and progestogen only contraceptive methods and Depo-Provera injections.
Maintaining a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.
Act as the patient's advocate at all times and promote their privacy, dignity and modesty during the clinic visit.
Insertion of Coils and Implants.
Assess patients under the age of 16 using Fraser Guidelines and adhering to local Child Protection Policies with referral to appropriate agencies as needed (i.e. Safeguarding team, Social services, Family protection unit, Police).
Participating and Co-operating with the multi- disciplinary team in all aspects of patient care, arranging any necessary after care/referrals that may be required .
Provide health education and promotion of health and prevention of illness with regards to sexual health.
Reporting of untoward incidents, accidents and complaints to the Clinical and Non- Clinical Lead and Care Coordinator
Participation in audit/clinical governance issues such as record keeping, patient satisfaction. Maintaining and monitoring any requested details. Implementation of any actions required following audit with the aim of improving quality of services.
Participating in the teaching of other health professionals (to include junior staff and pre and post registration students) and other agencies as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse Adult currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Contraception/Sexual Health qualification
- LARC qualifications
- FSRH LoC SDI
- FSRH LoC IUT
Desirable
- Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing V300
- Qualification in gynaecology ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in sexual health, gynaecology, or a related area of practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to sexual health.
- Problem solving skills. Competence in managing patients presenting as symptomatic of sexual infection.
- Experience of nurse triage including telephone triage and e- Consultations.
- Autonomous practitioner.
- Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care.
- Knowledge of safeguarding childrens and adults policies and procedures and how to apply them.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal/written.
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
- Competent in Cervical cytology.
- Teaching/supervising/mentorship experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care.
Skills
Essential
- Sexual Health and Family Planning Competence
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable
- Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- I.T skills to support clinical work, research and audit
- Research, innovation and audit skills
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
Central Liverpool Primary Care Network
Address
CLPCN hub
81 London Rd
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clpcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)