Job summary
Weare looking for a motivated, innovative and experienced Advanced NursePractitioner / Clinic Manager to join our team in County Durham (based inBishop Auckland Hospital). The successful candidate will lead and support themulti-disciplinary Sexual Health team, and ensure the safe and effectiverunning of the department. We deliver sexual health services across CountyDurham from two Level 3 Hubs and nine Level 2 Spokes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for makingprofessionally autonomous decisions, for which they are accountable, assessingpatients who may present with both undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems,as well as for follow up routine care.
The post holder will provide community and / or hospitalbased sexual health services within an identified Hub area, providing thislevel of cover when required across the associated localities and will liaiseclosely with the other Advanced Nurse Practitioners within the Service.
The post holder will prescribe relevant treatment as a non-medicalprescriber.
The post holder will have significantresponsibility for ensuring the delivery of the key performance indicatorswithin the sexual health service specifications and will operationallyperformance manage the team to ensure this happens.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide day to day management of the clinic. This willinclude safeguarding, health and safety, ordering, appraisals / training,patient group directions and signing off Health Roster / allocatedadministration time.
To independently initiate, diagnose, treat and/or review patients,for a number of STIs and/or genital conditions and contraception.
To organise and develop case work in relation to HealthAdviser/Clinical Nurse Specialist in GU including patient education, preventionof infection, partner notification and relevant ongoing support
Provide clinical advice and support to all nurses/nursepractitioners in the speciality
Provide specialist clinical and professional advice as thespeciality evolves, develops and changes within the specialist group
Assist in the development of clinical policies and protocolsfor the speciality
Provide specialist advice and information regarding a fullrange of contraception and STI/genital conditions
Provide brief interventions (smoking, substance misuse, etc)in consultations
Assessment and referral of patients with safeguarding issues
Provide HIV prevention, diagnosis, support and ongoing carefor HIV patients
To utilise excellent planning and organisational skills whenplanning service delivery, planning staff cover of an appropriate skill mix andcomparing a range of options for safe service delivery
Overseeing the organisations as well as teams objectiveswhen planning and implementing programmes of care and service delivery
Ensuring that the service delivers its core specificationwithin allocated resources, including the establishment and review of bookedprocedure and walk in clinics.
Ensure the provision of effective management, supervision,appraisal and support to staff by promoting a culture of continuous learningand development.
Review workforce planning with the other Advanced NursePractitioners within the Service, and be responsible for the recruitment and selection of nursingstaff
Ensure a high standard of record keeping is achieved in linewith CDDFT and professional standardsincluding activity and service monitoring data collection
To teach and assess a range of medical and nursing clinicalstaff and their competency in clinical skills and assess their knowledge andits application.
Provide line management support (including annual appraisal)to an agreed number of staff
The post holder may be required to undertakeother duties within the commensurate with the grade and experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree in Health Related subject
2. Accredited Contraception qualification, or willing to work towards
3. Completion of Sexual Health Integrated Pathway incorporating health advising/STI management Health Advisor training
Desirable
4. Counselling Certificate/formal training
Statutory Registration
Essential
5. 1st level Registered Nurse
6. Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
7. Significant level of current/recent practice which includes initiation of medicines for contraception and/or STI management; working as an NMP
8. Experience at developing guidelines and protocols on a multidisciplinary level
9. Experience dealing with complex sexual health cases (including safeguarding)
10. Experience as a Sexual Health Advisor
11. Evidence of budgetary control, managing budgets
Desirable
12. Previous management/supervisory experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
13. Sound knowledge of national strategies/policy drivers and legislation in relation to sexual health and contraception
14. Clinically competent in independent assessment, genital examination, screening and the management of uncomplicated STIs; possessing the required level of knowledge to underpin this practice
15. Competent in the use of microscopy
16. Clinically competent in independent assessment for and initiation of all common methods of routine and emergency contraception; possessing the required level of knowledge to underpin this practice
17. In depth knowledge of policies and procedures surrounding care of young people under 16
18. Excellent oral and written communication skills
19. Competent use of IT
20. Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment
21. Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern
22. Self-starter, able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
23. Ability to plan and organise the workforce to ensure safe service provision
Desirable
24. In depth knowledge and understanding of NHS & LA structures and services
25. Strong relationship development and management skills with senior management team and senior clinical colleagues
26. Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of partnership working
27. Budget management skills
28. Competent in undertaking cervical cytology
Special Requirements
Essential
29. The ability to work in a flexible way, including evening and weekend work
30. Ability to travel independently to fulfill the requirements of the post
Desirable
31. The ability to work in a flexible way, including evenings and weekends
32. Ability to travel independently to fulfil the requirements of the post