Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sexual and Reproductive Health Service for a Band 5 Nurse.
The post holder will work 22.5 hours per week.
The post is based at the Pembroke Dock Clinic; however the successful candidate will be expected to regularly work at other clinic sites in Pembrokeshire and also provide cover as needed at Sexual Health Clinics across Hywel Dda.
Our busy Team see approximately 25,000 patients each year with a mixture of virtual and face to face consultations. We offer a range of services including routine and complex contraception, management of sexually transmitted infections, cervical screening, a pregnancy advisory/ Abortion service and psychosexual counselling.
This is a developmental post that will provide opportunities to develop, and enhancement of clinical expertise in all aspects of sexual and reproductive health care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to undertake formal academic, theoretical and practical training to develop integrated sexual health skills within an agreed timescale.
To provide a high standard of confidential, sensitive and non-judgemental sexual health advice both virtually and face to face, respecting the cultural beliefs and practices of patients.
Following appropriate training, advise patients about methods of contraception, the detection and management of sexually transmitted infections and risk reduction.
Undertake consultations with clients requesting termination of pregnancy, assessing and discussing treatment options in a supportive, non-judgemental manner in accordance with NMC guidelines for professional practice and the abortion act 1967.
Assist medical staff providing termination of pregnancy services. Support patients before, during and after their termination of pregnancy, and direct them to other support services when indicated.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 07/10/2025.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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