NHS
Job title:
Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurse
Company
NHS
Job description
Exciting opportunity for an experienced sexual health and reproductive nurse to join a new team in developing womens health hub services in primary care.Main duties of the jobThe postholder will work with the Womens Health Lead Nurse, Care Coordinator and GP and be responsible for providing a long-acting revisable contraceptive service (LARC) to patients who are registered at the Brownlow Health practices within central Liverpool. Whilst the post holder will work as part of a womens health team they must be able to work autonomously and have experience and be competent when dealing with sexual health and contraception presentations including LARCsTraining would be provided in our technology systems such as EMIS and Blinx. We would ensure competence in remote and online consultations.The post holder must be a non-medical prescriberThe post holder must have completed and maintained the FSRH LoC training for subdermal implants (LoC SDI-IR) and contraceptive coils (LoC IUT).Other job locations:Bentley Road Liverpool L8 0SYPeach Street Liverpool L69 7ZL26 Argyle Street Liverpool L1 5DL155 Edge Lane Edge Hill Liverpool L7 2PFAbout usBrownlow prides itself in being an exceptional employer. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing team and offer numerous staff benefits and incentives including protected study leave with financial allowance. You will receive a 6-month mentorship/induction package.Brownlow is an organisation that is committed to equality and diversity, and we strive for our workforce to be representative and inclusive of the complex and diverse community which we are proud to serve. With this commitment in mind, we actively encourage individuals who self-identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from: individuals with linguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ+ community; members of black, minority ethnic, and minority faith groups; and from those who are disabled and / or neurodiverse. We are mindful that we may not always be aware of structural and systemic factors, which might discourage or prevent certain minority groups and marginalised populations from applying to join our team. If you are aware that any such barriers do exist, please let us know so that we can work to overcome and dismantle these.Extended access will form part of your contracted hours.If you are successful at interview and are registered with any of the Brownlow or sites, you are required to change practices and this will be a stipulate of employment.Date posted15 November 2024Pay schemeOtherSalary£37,338 to £52,809 a year Depending on ExperienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA1812-24-0022Job locationsBrownlow Health @ Pembroke Place70 Pembroke PlaceLiverpoolMerseysideL69 3GFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesManagement of patients under the care of the GP for the treatment of conditions within the practitioners scope of competence.To provide sexual health advice to patients following a positive STI diagnosis and ensure appropriate onward referral.To provide comprehensive sexual health information, advice, teaching, and support to patients enabling them to select and use a method of contraception suited to their needs.To supply emergency contraception, start and re-issue combined oral and progestogen only contraceptive methods and Depo-Provera injections.Maintaining a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.Act as the patients advocate at all times and promote their privacy, dignity and modesty during the clinic visit.Insertion of Coils and Implants.Assess patients under the age of 16 using Fraser Guidelines and adhering to local Child Protection Policies with referral to appropriate agencies as needed (i.e. Safeguarding team, Social services, Family protection unit, Police).Participating and Co-operating with the multi- disciplinary team in all aspects of patient care, arranging any necessary after care/referrals that may be required .Provide health education and promotion of health and prevention of illness with regards to sexual health.Reporting of untoward incidents, accidents and complaints to the Nurse manager and Care CoordinatorParticipation in audit/clinical governance issues such as record keeping, patient satisfaction. Maintaining and monitoring any requested details. Implementation of any actions required following audit with the aim of improving quality of services.Participating in the teaching of other health professionals (to include junior staff and pre and post registration students) and other agencies as required. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesManagement of patients under the care of the GP for the treatment of conditions within the practitioners scope of competence.To provide sexual health advice to patients following a positive STI diagnosis and ensure appropriate onward referral.To provide comprehensive sexual health information, advice, teaching, and support to patients enabling them to select and use a method of contraception suited to their needs.To supply emergency contraception, start and re-issue combined oral and progestogen only contraceptive methods and Depo-Provera injections.Maintaining a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.Act as the patients advocate at all times and promote their privacy, dignity and modesty during the clinic visit.Insertion of Coils and Implants.Assess patients under the age of 16 using Fraser Guidelines and adhering to local Child Protection Policies with referral to appropriate agencies as needed (i.e. Safeguarding team, Social services, Family protection unit, Police).Participating and Co-operating with the multi- disciplinary team in all aspects of patient care, arranging any necessary after care/referrals that may be required .Provide health education and promotion of health and prevention of illness with regards to sexual health.Reporting of untoward incidents, accidents and complaints to the Nurse manager and Care CoordinatorParticipation in audit/clinical governance issues such as record keeping, patient satisfaction. Maintaining and monitoring any requested details. Implementation of any actions required following audit with the aim of improving quality of services.Participating in the teaching of other health professionals (to include junior staff and pre and post registration students) and other agencies as required.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered nurse Adult currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Contraception/Sexual Health qualification
- LARC qualifications-FSRH LoC SDI FSRH LoC IUT
Desirable
- Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing V300
- Qualification in gynaecology ultrasound
SkillsEssential
- Sexual Health and Family Planning Competence
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable
- Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- I.T skills to support clinical work, research and audit
- Research, innovation and audit skills
Personal QualitiesEssential
- A complete finisher.
- Resilience and drive
- Personal and professional integrity and confidence.
- Flexibility
- Self-starter
- Resourceful
- Calm and resolute under pressure.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Desirable
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working in sexual health, gynaecology, or a related area of practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to sexual health.
- Problem solving skills. Competence in managing patients presenting as symptomatic of sexual infection
- Experience of nurse triage including telephone triage and e- Consultations
- Autonomous practitioner
- Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care
- Knowledge of safeguarding childrens and adults policies and procedures and how to apply them
- Excellent communication skills, verbal/written
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
- Competent in Cervical cytology
- Teaching/supervising/mentorship experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered nurse Adult currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Contraception/Sexual Health qualification
- LARC qualifications-FSRH LoC SDI FSRH LoC IUT
Desirable
- Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing V300
- Qualification in gynaecology ultrasound
SkillsEssential
- Sexual Health and Family Planning Competence
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable
- Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- I.T skills to support clinical work, research and audit
- Research, innovation and audit skills
Personal QualitiesEssential
- A complete finisher.
- Resilience and drive
- Personal and professional integrity and confidence.
- Flexibility
- Self-starter
- Resourceful
- Calm and resolute under pressure.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Desirable
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working in sexual health, gynaecology, or a related area of practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to sexual health.
- Problem solving skills. Competence in managing patients presenting as symptomatic of sexual infection
- Experience of nurse triage including telephone triage and e- Consultations
- Autonomous practitioner
- Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care
- Knowledge of safeguarding childrens and adults policies and procedures and how to apply them
- Excellent communication skills, verbal/written
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
- Competent in Cervical cytology
- Teaching/supervising/mentorship experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care
Expected salary
£37338 – 52809 per year
Location
Liverpool
Job date
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:56:47 GMT
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