Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a full time Band 6 Senior Sexual Health Nurse to work in our Level 3 Centre of Excellence at the Ambrose King Centre in Whitechapel where the post will be primarily based.
Across all our services we have an established service model of nurse delivered level three sexual health provision. We are looking to recruit a dynamic sexual health nurse to join our existing team who provide integrated sexual health care to a diverse population in Northeast London.
You will be an experienced sexual health nurse who possesses higher level skills for managing patients' sexual health needs and can work independently. Key responsibilities include;
• Independently providing sexual health, contraceptive care and advice within a level 3 service
• This will include providing all forms of contraception, so you will either already hold or demonstrate the ability to gain
o the Diploma from the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health
o the Letter of competence in subdermal implant fitting and /or intrauterine contraception
• Assessing, diagnosing and treating unselected patients attending for sexual health needs.
• Providing Pre Exposure HIV Prophylaxis to eligible patients.
• Operational co-ordination of the shift
• Assisting with the support, development and management of band 3 Health Care Support workers and band 5 Sexual Health Nurses
• You will receive clinical supervision, support and training to help you succeed in this role.
Main duties of the job
We have band 6 Senior Sexual Health Nurse posts across the All East Integrated Sexual Health Service. The posts are based at our Centres of Excellence (Ambrose King Centre in Whitechapel, and Sir Ludwig Guttmann Centre in Stratford, which also has associated satellite clinics in Newham and Waltham Forest).
• Independently provide sexual and reproductive health care to undifferentiated clients attending integrated sexual health clinics)
• Coordinate the clinical area working in close collaboration and co-operation with members of the multi professional team, ensuring the provision safe, high quality care with the available resource within the context of a clinical governance framework
• Ensure that all activities in the area are carried out within the Barts Health NHS Trust and Directorate policy guidelines
• Proactively contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the service and support others in doing the same
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1)
2. Educated to 1st degree level
3. Current contraception and sexual health experience
Desirable criteria
4. Teaching Qualification
5. Holds current Letter of competence in the fitting and removal of sub dermal implants and /or intrauterine contraception.
6. Holds DFSRH and/or STIF intermediate qualification
7. Master’s degree
Skills
Essential criteria
8. Ability to develop higher level clinical skills in the assessment, treatment and management of patients attending with sexual health and contraceptive needs
9. Highly developed communication skills
10. Developed teaching and assessing skills
11. Demonstrates the ability to influence others, share ideas and utilise feedback effectively
12. Demonstrates ability to build and maintain productive and positive relationships within the multi-disciplinary team
13. Demonstrates the ability to critique, interpret and utilise research information effectively
14. Computer and IT skills
15. Demonstrates the ability to interpret and utilise numerical and financial information
16. Demonstrates experience of using and or developing Patient Group Directions and integrated care pathways
17. Ability to perform microscopy
Desirable criteria
18. Ability to perform microscopy
19. Ability to perform microscopy
Experience
Essential criteria
20. Experience of providing care and treatment to patients with sexual health and contraceptive needs
21. General post registration experience and current integrated sexual health experience required
22. Evidence of working with staff from different professional disciplines
23. Evidence of utilising evidence-based practice.
24. Evidence of supporting and taking part in Clinical Supervision
25. Evidence of supporting successful change management
26. Evidence of practice development
27. Evidence of local resolution of complaints
Desirable criteria
28. Evidence of managing Human Resource issues.
29. Evidence of experience in financial management
30. Publication in a relevant field
Knowledge
Essential criteria
31. Demonstrates an understanding of relevant issues in sexual health and contraceptive services and the government sexual health agenda
32. Able to discuss pertinent issues regarding higher level nursing practice
33. Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of clinical and shared governance.
34. Demonstrates an understanding of quality improvement strategies.
35. Demonstrates knowledge of patient group directions and integrated care pathways
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
36. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
37. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
38. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
39. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
40. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)