We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse(s) with a passion for sexual health to join our integrated team providing sexual health, HIV and contraception care to male and female clients.
The post holder will be required to work daytime and evenings across sites in the east area.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has at least sufficient experience working in sexual health or a related service
* Is highly motivated and is able to show initiative
* Has good communication and interpersonal skills
* Has experience and knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures
* Has a professional interest and desire to work in the speciality
Job share will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide high quality sexual health and contraception service to all clients accessing the sexual health clinics, to influence the development of the nurse's role within the integrated sexual health service. There may be a requirement to support and deliver the referral of medical termination service if required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of CPD
* Recognised Contraception/Sexual Health qualification
* Degree or equivalent level of experience
* Teaching and assessing Qualification
* TOP/HIV Qualification
Experience
* Advanced level of knowledge of contraception/sexual health/HIV specialist area.
* Must be able to disseminate information in both written and oral format.
* Experience of health advising and Partner notification.
* Management and leadership experience.
* Understanding of the role of specialist area within the current health environment and the impact of current government/regional policy developments.
* Effective networking with colleagues and at local and national levels.
Skills
* Advanced clinical practitioner.
* Able to work independently and autonomously.
* High level of self motivation with the ability to work as an independent practitioner.
* Excellent communicator at all levels Competencies in use of PGD's to provide contraception and STI treatments.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Capable of promoting a visible, high profile approach.
* Acts as coach/mentor.
Personal Qualities
* Awareness and knowledge of own professional accountability and autonomous practice.
* Will accommodate future 7day working along with any potential future service extension.
* Willing to work across all BCUHB sites.
* Ability to speak Welsh.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata.
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