Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Integrated Contraception & Sexual Health Services
Hours: 30 hours
Permanent
Based at Kings Brook, 5 St John’s Street, Bedford, MK42 0AH with expectation to cover clinics at Grove View Integrated Health Care Hub, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD.
This is an extremely exciting time to be working within iCaSH Bedfordshire. As the demand for our service grows, we are looking for a motivated & enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist, with a strong team‑working ethic to join our team.
You will be an NMC Registered Nurse or an NMC Registered midwife with a nationally recognised qualification in Sexual Health and/or Contraception (e.g. DFSRH/BASHH STIF) and a Letter of Competence in Intra Uterine Technique or willingness to undertake this training.
You will also have recent experience of working in sexual health (Contraception, GUM or equivalent), and ability to demonstrate competency in supply of treatments by Patient Group Directions (PGDs) & be able to work autonomously.
The role will include working Saturdays from 9-1 on a rotational basis and will require the successful candidate to regularly work at our clinics in Bedford and to cover at our Dunstable clinic. The ability to travel across the county is therefore an essential part of the job.
Responsibilities:
* To assess the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of patients attending our integrated Contraception and Sexual Health (iCaSH) Services.
* To work within iCaSH offering advice and treatments/procedures for patients who require SRH services.
* To act in a responsible manner, being courteous at all times, with sensitivity towards the needs of the individual patient, recognising their right to dignity and privacy.
* To support training and education to professionals, students and other agencies.
* To work as a member of our iCaSH service with a willingness to undertake further training in SRH as required to support service development.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife with NMC membership.
* Nationally recognised qualification in Sexual Health and/or Contraception (e.g. DFSRH/BASHH STIF).
* Letter of Competence in Intra Uterine Technique or willingness to undertake training.
* Recent experience in sexual health services (Contraception, GUM or equivalent).
* Competency in supply of treatments by Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
* Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate strong team‑working ethic.
* Willingness to work Saturdays on a rotational basis.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff – who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
To apply: All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Contact for further details / informal visits:
Name: Sue Peachey
Job title: Service Manager
Email address: sue.peachey@nhs.net
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