Job summary
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust manages the largest integrated Sexual Health Service in Kent. (Genito-Urinary Medicine, Contraception and HIV), including the Kent-wide home testing, SH:UK. Our services are across Maidstone, Tunbridge wells, Gravesend & Dartford
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and motivated RGN to lead our online service to deliver specialist care management within an integrated sexual health model
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to deliver the highest standard of care in treating and preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections and HIV, with partner notification/ contact tracing processes, applying public health principles, to reduce transmission of STIs/HIV and to improve the sexual health of the community.
The candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and administration skills, to facilitate comprehensive care to the local population
You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, which would involve working late shifts, weekends and also to work at satellite services on a rotational basis as required.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered health care professional with current NMC registration
2. Sexual Health Qualification including STIF core, plus, intermediate
3. Practice assessor and Mentor
4. Willingness to develop clinically, managerially and professionally
Desirable
5. Working towards a degree and Masters Level
6. Evidence of continuing education
7. Motivational interviewing
Experience
Essential
8. Experience in sexual health as a Band 5 or equivalent
9. Experience in telephone triage and assessment
10. Experience of working with a variety if IT packages
11. Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner and clinical decision -making
12. Experience on the principals of partner notification for STIs including HIV
13. Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience.
14. Experience and knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
15. Experience of managing staff
Desirable
16. Participation in clinical audit and research
17. Demonstrates evidence of effective outcomes from previous nursing initiatives
18. Experience of developing clinical pathways and policy
19. Experience of managing a team
Knowledge
Essential
20. Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Sexual Health care and educational policy and processes as it relates to nursing practice
21. Knowledge of relevant national, local policies, strategies and guidance
22. Knowledge of legal and clinical governance and application to the services.
23. Understanding of patient confidentiality and Caldecott principals.
24. An understanding of resource management.
25. Demonstrates ability to build and maintain productive and positive relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
26. Knowledge of current epidemiological trends within locality