Overview
Join to apply for the LARC Coil & Implant Nurse role at NHS. Air Balloon Surgery have an exciting opportunity for an independent practitioner with experience of fitting and removal of LARC intra-uterine coils and subdermal contraceptive implants. This post may suit a practitioner who is seeking a few additional hours of work per month to fit around their existing employment or commitments.
Responsibilities
* Assessment and history taking
* Clinical examination, including bimanual
* Instigation and interpretation of diagnostic investigations
* Identifying appropriate methods of contraception
* Initiation of treatment and plans of care, including independent assessment for provision of medications
* Provision of all methods of LARC following discussion and assessment ensuring patient can make an informed choice and consent
* Appropriate onward referral to other health and social care professionals if appropriate
* Fitting and removal of contraceptive subdermal implants in line with practice protocol and with overall supervision provided by the LARC Lead GP
* Fitting and removal of contraceptive IUD/IUCDs in line with practice protocol and with overall supervision provided by the LARC Lead GP
* Cervical cytology screening
* Counselling and issuing of emergency contraception under prescribing supervision of GP
About Us
We are a supportive, friendly and caring practice, and value being inspired and enthused by our work. We are open to new ideas and ways of working. We ensure a healthy work-life balance and continually review our working structure.
Salary, hours and location
Salary: £25 - £27 per hour, depending on experience. NHS Pension. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Part-time. Location: Kenn Road, Bristol, BS5 7PD.
Employer details
Air Balloon Surgery
Kenn Road, Bristol, BS5 7PD
Website: https://www.airballoonsurgery.co.uk/
Job requirements
Experience
* Previous experience of contraception delivery including intra-uterine LARC and subdermal contraceptive implants
* Worked in an independent practitioner role
* The use of PGDs
* Experience of working with young people
* Demonstrates comprehensive patient management skills
* Capacity to apply sound clinical judgement and decision making, including advising others
* Good understanding of clinical governance and quality outcomes
* Good understanding of evidence-based medicine
* Comprehensive understanding of the needs of vulnerable or seldom-heard groups/communities in relation to Sexual Health
* Understanding of Fraser Guidelines and Gillick Guidelines, and Safeguarding Children and Adults
* Competent in basic life support
* Experienced in working in nurse led specialist services
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Adult Nurse
* Post-Graduate or equivalent experience/portfolio evidence
* Holds a Specialist accredited nursing qualification in Sexual Health Nursing
* Current FSRH LoC SDI-IR Sub Dermal Implants
* Current FSRH LoC IUT Intra-uterine Techniques
Skills and abilities
* Commitment to improving and developing the uptake of LARC within the Practice population
* Enthusiasm for the specialty
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Team working and ability to form good professional relationships at all levels
* Motivated, non-judgmental
* Accurate and comprehensive record keeping
* IT literate and numerate
* Ability to analyse complex data and information
* Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
* Ability to communicate bad news with sensitivity and empathy
Other requirements
* Enhanced DBS clearance
* Current NMC registration
* Right to work in the UK
* Satisfactory references
* Satisfactory occupational health clearance
* Fully immunised Hep B and MMR
Regulatory and registration
Disclosure and Barring Service checks: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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