The WISH Centre is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist in Integrated Sexual Health. The post holder will be required to have proven clinical skills in integrated sexual health, with post registration qualifications in sexual health and contraception.
Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, and the applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to be forward-thinking and passionate about delivering a high standard of care. You will be expected to be a responsive and conscientious professional that is able to work as part of the Multidisciplinary team. A sound knowledge of safeguarding is essential. An active registration as a Non-Medical Prescriber and/or LoC SDI or LoC IUD is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The WISH Centre is a part of Unity Sexual Health, who provides specialist integrated sexual health services in the BNSSG area. The WISH Centre provides Level 3 integrated sexual health care in North Somerset, where people can access contraception and sexual health during the same appointment. The clinical team consists of experienced clinical nurse specialists, some of whom are Non-Medical Prescribers, IUS/IUD and Subdermal Implant fitters, Consultants, and Health Care Support Workers.
This is a permanent contract. The vacancy is within sexual health services until 31.03.2025, and thereafter the post holder may be based in a different specialty in UHBW. Further details can be discussed by contacting us for more details or discussed at interview.
Hours: Monday 8.30-17.00, Tuesday 11.00-20.00, Wednesday 12.00-17.00, Friday 8.30-14.30, Saturday 9.00-13.00 (One Saturday a month)
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds: city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Recognised contraception and sexual health course (Dip FSRH, CASH, NISCHE or equivalent)
* Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
* Evidence of ongoing professional development including management training e.g. PDR training, Attendance Management Meetings, Managing Conduct
* Foundation STIF Course
* LoC SDI
* LoC IUCD
* Independent Medical Prescriber
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Ability to undertake day-to-day and ongoing management in the absence of Senior Staff to include budget control awareness, managing complaints, and staff issues
* Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
* Legible and accurate documentation
* Expert at planning, delivering, and evaluating all aspects of Sexual Health Care
* Ability to innovate and participate in practice and policy change
* Competent in: Venepuncture, Male and Female examination, Microscopy of Samples, Working to Patient Group Direction in both Contraception Methods and Sexual Health Treatments, Cryotherapy, IT Proficient.
Desirable
* Accredited and Practicing in Subdermal Implant insertion/removal (LoC SDI)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a Band 5 Sexual Health role
* Proven experience of teaching and mentoring staff
* Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and sound knowledge of sexual health and contraception issues.
* Evidence of recent professional development
* Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice
* Proven ability of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of managing safeguarding cases, i.e., female genital mutilation, domestic abuse, sexual exploitation
Desirable
* Proven leadership and management
* Knowledge and experience of Audit and Research
* Experience in health promotion
* Demonstrate recent experience of managing change
Aptitudes
Essential
* Appropriately assertive and confident in approach to managing at this level
* Flexible re: working hours and outreach initiatives
* Enthusiastic/Organised and committed to providing an excellent service
* Forward thinking
* Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
* Respectful and non-discriminatory
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
WISH Centre, Weston General Hospital
Grange Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4DD
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