Specialist Sexual Health Nurse
Solutions 4 Health, Nunnington, County of Herefordshire
Specialist Sexual Health Nurse
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Solutions 4 Health, Nunnington, County of Herefordshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 13 Mar | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5ee922c39351412ba33b7f5528238d01
Full Job Description
You'll be part of a team providing sexual health services, including sexual history-taking, examinations, infection testing, microscopy, diagnosis, and treatment. If not already trained, you'll receive full support to become a dual-trained contraceptive nurse (FSRH Diploma), enabling you to assess patients and provide hormonal contraception, including implant fitting and removal.
This role is primarily based at our Level 3 Hub Clinic in Hereford, with occasional travel to outreach clinics for clinical work or training (mileage expenses reimbursed). Some flexibility is required for occasional evening clinics., Contribute to the delivery of evidence-based personalised and compassionate care which places quality at the heart of specialist sexual health practice. Care will be responsive to individual needs and reflect current local protocols and national guidelines.
To undertake nurse-led clinics working alongside nursing colleagues, to ensure continuity of service provision.
To be responsible for setting high standards of care within the resources available and to review and monitor these continuously, through the process of audit, to ensure continuing quality of care.
Assess the contraceptive needs of the client, taking a comprehensive medical, gynaecological, sexual, and social history as appropriate.
Offer testing for sexually transmitted infections, issue treatments as required, pregnancy testing and contraception provision of all methods including LARCs.
To work within Patient Group Directions criteria issuing first supply and the re-issue of contraception and relevant treatments for sexually transmitted infections.
To fit and remove sub-dermal implants competently or to work towards this.
To fit and remove intrauterine devices competently or to work towards this.
To offer pregnancy assessment, counselling and support for clients requesting referral for termination of pregnancy. To discuss contraception needs post-termination with the service user.
Undertake non-medical prescribing if appropriately trained and clinically competent.
Perform cervical cytology as required and according to clinical practice and local eligibility guidelines.
Post holder will manage their own workload and be able to plan, organise and prioritise their clinical responsibilities.
To maintain high-quality clinical electronic and paper records as applicable including plans of care, interventions and referrals, and respecting confidentiality always.
Show an awareness of clinical competencies and scope of practice, and when to refer to a senior member of the team in a timely fashion.
We're seeking a Registered Nurse with post-registration experience in sexual health or a related field (e.g., gynecology, practice nursing) and a passion for high-quality care.
Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one-stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome-focused integrated Public Health services.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.
We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.
Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.
Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discounts on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
Cycle to Work scheme
Annual Leave that increases with the length of service
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