NHS
Sexual Health - Clinical Practitioner
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Job Description
- Req#: C9287-24-1613?language=en&page=277&sort=publicationDateDesc
- First level Registered Nurse
- Contraception & Reproductive Health Certificate (ENB 901/R71 or equivalent post-registration Diploma/degree level module)
- Ability to be a Clinical Mentor (ENB 998/997 or equivalent post-registration degree level module) following appropriate training
- Achieved or currently studying for Degree (health related) or equivalent experience
- FSRH LoC in SDI I-R
- Degree (health related) or equivalent
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation Course (STIF) or equivalent experience
- HIV and AIDS related conditions (ENB 934 or equivalent)
- Care and provision for HIV/AIDS (ENB 280 or equivalent)
- NVQ trainer (D32/33)
- Counselling skills/certificate
- Significant post-registration clinical experience within Sexual Health field (or equivalent experience)
- Recent clinical experience within Sexual Health/Contraception field ( or equivalent)
- Evidence of participation in Audit & Research
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of clinical issues within Sexual Health/Contraception
- Evidence of maintaining own level of knowledge and expertise within Sexual Health/Contraception
- Experience & knowledge of Fraser guidelines/Child Protection & vulnerable adults issues
- Ability to undertake a sexual health consultation autonomously
- Ability to undertake cytology following appropriate training
- Ability to undertake sample collection for STI screening and pregnancy testing (bloods/urine/swabs etc) following appropriate training)
- Ability to undertake client consultation and administer drugs/treatments according to PGDs following appropriate training
- Ability & experience in participating with surgical procedures and treatments (for example cryotherapy and colposcopy)
- Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people
- IT skills (basic keyboard skills)
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- To travel between sites (internal and external)
- Flexible
- Able to motivate others
- First level Registered Nurse
- Contraception & Reproductive Health Certificate (ENB 901/R71 or equivalent post-registration Diploma/degree level module)
- Ability to be a Clinical Mentor (ENB 998/997 or equivalent post-registration degree level module) following appropriate training
- Achieved or currently studying for Degree (health related) or equivalent experience
- FSRH LoC in SDI I-R
- Degree (health related) or equivalent
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation Course (STIF) or equivalent experience
- HIV and AIDS related conditions (ENB 934 or equivalent)
- Care and provision for HIV/AIDS (ENB 280 or equivalent)
- NVQ trainer (D32/33)
- Counselling skills/certificate
- Significant post-registration clinical experience within Sexual Health field (or equivalent experience)
- Recent clinical experience within Sexual Health/Contraception field ( or equivalent)
- Evidence of participation in Audit & Research
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of clinical issues within Sexual Health/Contraception
- Evidence of maintaining own level of knowledge and expertise within Sexual Health/Contraception
- Experience & knowledge of Fraser guidelines/Child Protection & vulnerable adults issues
- Ability to undertake a sexual health consultation autonomously
- Ability to undertake cytology following appropriate training
- Ability to undertake sample collection for STI screening and pregnancy testing (bloods/urine/swabs etc) following appropriate training)
- Ability to undertake client consultation and administer drugs/treatments according to PGDs following appropriate training
- Ability & experience in participating with surgical procedures and treatments (for example cryotherapy and colposcopy)
- Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people
- IT skills (basic keyboard skills)
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- To travel between sites (internal and external)
- Flexible
- Able to motivate others
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sexual Health nurse, to join our friendly, enthusiastic and committed team within the axess Cheshire East Sexual Health dept based in Macclesfield.
Experienced RGNs who have both/either a contraception (DFSRH or equivalent) and STI qualification (STIF Intermediate) will be considered.
The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient care and manage all areas within the department demonstrating professionalism, clinical expertise with excellent communication skills in all aspects of their work. The work is varied and includes conducting consultations for both contraception and STI screening. Working from PGD to dispense both contraceptive and STI treatments, STI management and health advising & results management is also required as part of the role. The provision of LARC methods including sub dermal implant insertion.
An annexe 21 training post will be considered if you do not have the relevant sexual health qualifications/experience.
This role is to work in the axess clinic site in Macclesfield.
Working pattern will also include evenings
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient care and manage all areas within the axess service, demonstrating professionalism, clinical expertise with excellent communication skills in all aspects of their work.
The work is varied and includes conducting consultations for both contraception and STI screening. Working from PGD to dispense both contraceptive and STI treatments, STI management and health advising & results management is also required as part of the role.
The provision of LARC methods including sub dermal implant insertion.
The care and management of patients living with HIV.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Date posted
12 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-RMED-284-24
Job locations
Axess Sexual Health Macclesfield
New Alderley House, Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
As an autonomous practitioner undertake independent consultations with clients, including assessing, monitoring and evaluating individual client's contraceptive and sexual health needs including referral to other Health Professionals required.
Issue methods of contraception according to Patient Group Directions & clinical protocols
Provide STI screening and treatment according to Patient Group directions & clinical protocols. Encouraging partners attendance and treatment when necessary.
Provide advice and cytology screening as appropriate, according to local policies.
To take responsibility for the smooth running of the day to day management of the sexual health service.
For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job responsibilities
As an autonomous practitioner undertake independent consultations with clients, including assessing, monitoring and evaluating individual client's contraceptive and sexual health needs including referral to other Health Professionals required.
Issue methods of contraception according to Patient Group Directions & clinical protocols
Provide STI screening and treatment according to Patient Group directions & clinical protocols. Encouraging partners attendance and treatment when necessary.
Provide advice and cytology screening as appropriate, according to local policies.
To take responsibility for the smooth running of the day to day management of the sexual health service.
For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Other
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Other
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Axess Sexual Health Macclesfield
New Alderley House, Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Axess Sexual Health Macclesfield
New Alderley House, Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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