Outreach Specialist Nurse at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Join us for an exciting opportunity in Swindon. Swindon Sexual Health is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to become an Outreach Specialist Nurse.
The successful candidate will join our motivated community team, capable of screening, treating, and managing sexually transmitted infections. Experience in assessing and issuing all methods of contraception and LARC is required.
You should have experience managing your own caseload and knowledge of safeguarding young and vulnerable people.
Key qualities include well-developed clinical practice, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm for this expanded role. Flexibility is essential, as coverage across multiple sites is required. Transport is necessary to travel to patients and other sites. Availability for evening and Saturday work is also needed.
Responsibilities:
* Counsel clients on all methods of contraception
* Assess, screen, and treat sexually transmitted infections
* Administer or prescribe medication following NMC guidelines, working from PGDs or as a non-medical prescriber within scope
* Manage and communicate complex, sensitive information to clients and agencies (e.g., child protection, sexual assault, termination of pregnancy)
* Provide support and education to clients and agencies, including multi-disciplinary teams
* Work autonomously to encourage engagement with other services
Team and Environment:
Work within a small team of three nurses, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including doctors, health advisers, and support staff, based at Swindon Health Centre.
Values:
* Service: Putting patients first
* Teamwork: Working together
* Ambition: Providing the best service
* Respect: Acting with integrity
Additional Information:
The role involves managing a clinical caseload, providing expert advice, and working closely with multi-agency teams to support sexual and reproductive health services.
This position is part of the Disability Confident employer scheme, offering interviews to applicants declaring a disability who meet minimum criteria.
Job Details:
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Individual and Family Services
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