About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a post as the Clinical Manager of the Integrated Sexual Health Services based at Broad Street Plaza in Halifax
We provide a variety of clinics, including booked appointments, walking services, procedure clinics, and a young persons clinic
We have a successful outreach programme including offering services closer to home and ensuring vulnerable patients can access our services
We provide contraception, sexually transmitted infection screening, heath education, patient support and health promotion to the patients of Calderdale and Huddersfield
You would be responsible for leading a team of specialist nurses and health care professionals and the administration team
Main duties of the job
You will be a professional role model and skilled practitioner responsible for all aspects of patient care and patient experience leading and coordinating the sexual health team.
You will provide expert guidance and clinical supervision and ensure that the sexual health and HIV service delivery is within the trusts procedures and guidelines
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Job description Job responsibilities
Responsible for the operational management of the Integrated Sexual Health Services on a day-to-day basis To provide expert guidance and clinical supervision aiding problem solving and decision making
To act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance, and advice to staff on operational and professional issues. To promote an open, honest, and transparent culture
To ensure all nursing care is delivered in accordance with Trust procedures, guidelines and policy to ensure that the policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all members of the department
Person Specification
qualifications and Training Essential
First Level Registered General Nurse Mentorship qualification/experience Evidence of Teaching and Assessing qualification/experience
Desirable
Degree in Health Care
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential
Should have experience in an Sexual Health setting Knowledge skills and competency working at senior nurse level Evidence of teaching experience Experience specifically in Sexual Health nursing Willingness to undertake further personal and professional development/training Must be highly computer literate
Desirable
Evidence in taking responsibility and managing patients at different points through their journey Experience of implementing policies and procedures Evidence of developing nursing practice within a clinical outpatient setting
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential
Able to work under pressure Able to prioritise work and manage competing demands Highly developed interpersonal skills Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team and service and wider organisation Seeks out and takes opportunity for improving service provision
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.
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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 Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address Integrated Sexual Health Services
Broad Street plaza
Halifax
HX1 1UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)