Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated nurse to join the Oxfordshire sexual health team for a fixed term post until March. Secondments will be considered. We are looking for a Band Sexual health nurse with experience in both GUM and contraception. However we will consider someone with no GUM and contraception experience but with a passion to come in to the speciality. however please be aware if you do not meet the experience required you will be employed on a Band - development role.
Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service is a large busy organisation offering comprehensive STI management and contraception to people attending our outpatient services in various locations across the county. Our main base is at Churchill Hospital in Oxford with additional clinics in and not exclusive to Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Didcot, Wantage and Witney
You will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/multi agency professional team. Offering STI testing and contraceptive provision to clients of all ages and from a diverse range of communities and backgrounds.
To qualify for Band you must be able to demonstrate recognised qualification and recent experience in contraception and sexual health.
A flexible approach to work patterns is essential. The ability to commute to more than one place of work is essential so a Valid UK Driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role due to duel site working. Finally in your supporting statement please tell us why you would like to work in sexual health?
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/multi agency professional team. Offering STI testing and contraceptive provision to clients of all ages and from a diverse range of communities and backgrounds.
Being non-judgemental, friendly, reliable, and a team player is essential.
To qualify for Band you must be able to demonstrate recognised qualification and recent experience in contraception and sexual health however we will consider a candidate that has one and requires further training.
The post is full time although a job share would be considered; A flexible approach to work patterns is essential as late evenings and Saturday working will be required (This is usually around in ). The ability to commute to more than one place of work is essential so a Valid UK Driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role due to duel site working.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.