Job summary This is a substantive role for an RGN with extensive sexual health service experience who will be employed to work in the specialty of Integrated Sexual Health as part of the Essex and Suffolk Sexual Health Services. The post holder will lead in the day-to-day support and management of the online element of both the ESHS and SSHS supporting the integrated service teams and the public in access to and management of the online service. The post holder will be expected to travel between sites across both counties. The Post holder will have responsibility for the oversight of the management of results from the online 'click it' service. This would include audit of results and uptake of the online testing service and leadership of the safeguarding oversight of the digital service. Main duties of the job Oversight of the results generated by the online testing service, reviewing data of these results and presenting to the Operational and wider Team Oversight of the PHR safeguarding and vulnerability alerts Oversight of the response to urgent tasks generated by the PHR Support the Navigation Hub Team with service user queries offering a point of contact and support, coordinating access, signposting and onward referral as indicated. Line management responsibilities for band 6 clinic online nurse and Navigation Hub Lead Maintain oversight of the online access processes communication with partners supplying service and responsively and swiftly managing and escalating any issues as they arise Manage service user queries relating to online access Support development of marketing and information for public, staff and service user Actively participate in the development of service specifications to improve and enhance online access Working with Navigation Hub Team oversee and support the eC-Card condom access scheme, initiating developments to improve access and service Work effectively in a team environment, delivering a high standard of evidence based integrated sexual health practice through virtual support and management of service users seeking sexual health services. About us Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England. A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Vision: Transforming Lives Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people. Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year 46,148 - 52,809 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 828-PROVIDE3255 Job locations Provide HQ Colchester C04 9YQ Job description Job responsibilities Oversight of the results generated by the online testing service, reviewing data of these results and presenting to the Operational and wider Team Oversight of the PHR safeguarding and vulnerability alerts Oversight of the response to urgent tasks generated by the PHR Support the Navigation Hub Team with service user queries offering a point of contact and support, coordinating access, signposting and onward referral as indicated Line management responsibilities for band 6 clinic online nurse and Navigation Hub Lead Maintain oversight of the online access processes communication with partners supplying service and responsively and swiftly managing and escalating any issues as they arise. Manage service user queries relating to online access Support development of marketing and information for public, staff and service users Actively participate in the development of service specifications to improve and enhance online access Working with Navigation Hub Team oversee and support the eC-Card condom access scheme, initiating developments to improve access and service Work effectively in a team environment, delivering a high standard of evidence based integrated sexual health practice through virtual support and management of service users seeking sexual health services. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with service users, members of ESHS / SSHS teams and people from external organisations Support individual quadrant teams with online access queries, communicating with partners, service users and wider services when required. Linking with results management functions to ensure online pathway is maintained effectively Maintain an updated awareness of service developments across the partnership to ensure that referral and direction is optimal Work effectively with quadrant teams to ensure opportunities for direct practice and ongoing development are realised Offer appropriate health promotion and health information and support health promotion and other targeted activity both within and outside of the Integrated sexual health service Maintain confidentiality of service user information at all times ensuring acute awareness and application of ESHS / SSHS standards of information governance Work within the guidelines set down by law and the Nursing and Midwifery Council and other bodies of authority Ensure all care is given in accordance with agreed protocols and guidance Be fully aware of Integrated sexual health services and organisation safeguarding procedures Actively involve service users in providing feedback of their experience of service and communicate suggestions for improvement. Work with staff in clinical areas where changes to practice are required and where opportunities exist to improve treatment, support and overall experience for service users Communicate with elements of partnership involved with engagement and co-production, highlighting opportunities for service user input and engagement Comply with organisations fitness to practice training Maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as required Identify and evaluate own attitudes towards integrated sexual health and accept the values of the service user, adapting interpersonal approach accordingly Participate in the management of sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections management as required and be willing to develop practice via theoretical and practical training Participate in targeted sexual health interventions and sexual health promotion events within non-clinical community settings Assess clients for STI risk and manage accordingly Support non face to face clinical management and self-management Be able to carry out a full medical and sexual history Be willing to undertake training in specific areas clinical practice, including intrauterine and implant procedure, and apply this development in the clinical setting in accordance with department clinical guidance Be willing to undertake training to gain independent (non-medical) prescribing status and apply to clinical practice in accordance with department and organisation non-medical prescribing policie Be able to work flexibly and participate in clinic rotation as required Assess service users and realises own responsibility in these consultations Using the integrated sexual health service record system record all virtual and other interventions, support and wider direction and discussion Assist to develop, introduce and apply research-based findings to clinical practice. Membership of relevant meetings and attendance at courses to maintain clinical and professional competence and knowledge Attend mandatory updates and study sessions With support from department, engage in process to achieve Nurse Diploma Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (NDSFRH) and STIF intermediate competencies Attend staff meetings Notify Clinical Service Manager of proposed annual leave, giving at least one months notice unless exceptional circumstances prevail Participate in programmes of education and training in order to meet the identified needs of service users Inform line manager when absent due to sickness and report again on return to work in accordance with organisations policy Achieve a range of clinical competencies for the delivery of safe and effective integrated sexual health service as required within the service in line with the post profile, department clinical competency record and professional development plan Actively engage in the professional development review process including evidencing development via the department competency document. Clinically supervise and manage allocated Care Navigation Staff to ensure appropriate development of additional skills in the support worker team, such as: o Health promotion and information delivery to targeted groups in clinical and non-clinical venues. Meet regularly with supervisee to ensure effective development and supervision for Care Navigation staff Develop and lead teaching sessions to facilitate development of others Deputise for Line Manager as required Job description Job responsibilities Oversight of the results generated by the online testing service, reviewing data of these results and presenting to the Operational and wider Team Oversight of the PHR safeguarding and vulnerability alerts Oversight of the response to urgent tasks generated by the PHR Support the Navigation Hub Team with service user queries offering a point of contact and support, coordinating access, signposting and onward referral as indicated Line management responsibilities for band 6 clinic online nurse and Navigation Hub Lead Maintain oversight of the online access processes communication with partners supplying service and responsively and swiftly managing and escalating any issues as they arise. Manage service user queries relating to online access Support development of marketing and information for public, staff and service users Actively participate in the development of service specifications to improve and enhance online access Working with Navigation Hub Team oversee and support the eC-Card condom access scheme, initiating developments to improve access and service Work effectively in a team environment, delivering a high standard of evidence based integrated sexual health practice through virtual support and management of service users seeking sexual health services. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with service users, members of ESHS / SSHS teams and people from external organisations Support individual quadrant teams with online access queries, communicating with partners, service users and wider services when required. Linking with results management functions to ensure online pathway is maintained effectively Maintain an updated awareness of service developments across the partnership to ensure that referral and direction is optimal Work effectively with quadrant teams to ensure opportunities for direct practice and ongoing development are realised Offer appropriate health promotion and health information and support health promotion and other targeted activity both within and outside of the Integrated sexual health service Maintain confidentiality of service user information at all times ensuring acute awareness and application of ESHS / SSHS standards of information governance Work within the guidelines set down by law and the Nursing and Midwifery Council and other bodies of authority Ensure all care is given in accordance with agreed protocols and guidance Be fully aware of Integrated sexual health services and organisation safeguarding procedures Actively involve service users in providing feedback of their experience of service and communicate suggestions for improvement. Work with staff in clinical areas where changes to practice are required and where opportunities exist to improve treatment, support and overall experience for service users Communicate with elements of partnership involved with engagement and co-production, highlighting opportunities for service user input and engagement Comply with organisations fitness to practice training Maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as required Identify and evaluate own attitudes towards integrated sexual health and accept the values of the service user, adapting interpersonal approach accordingly Participate in the management of sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections management as required and be willing to develop practice via theoretical and practical training Participate in targeted sexual health interventions and sexual health promotion events within non-clinical community settings Assess clients for STI risk and manage accordingly Support non face to face clinical management and self-management Be able to carry out a full medical and sexual history Be willing to undertake training in specific areas clinical practice, including intrauterine and implant procedure, and apply this development in the clinical setting in accordance with department clinical guidance Be willing to undertake training to gain independent (non-medical) prescribing status and apply to clinical practice in accordance with department and organisation non-medical prescribing policie Be able to work flexibly and participate in clinic rotation as required Assess service users and realises own responsibility in these consultations Using the integrated sexual health service record system record all virtual and other interventions, support and wider direction and discussion Assist to develop, introduce and apply research-based findings to clinical practice. Membership of relevant meetings and attendance at courses to maintain clinical and professional competence and knowledge Attend mandatory updates and study sessions With support from department, engage in process to achieve Nurse Diploma Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (NDSFRH) and STIF intermediate competencies Attend staff meetings Notify Clinical Service Manager of proposed annual leave, giving at least one months notice unless exceptional circumstances prevail Participate in programmes of education and training in order to meet the identified needs of service users Inform line manager when absent due to sickness and report again on return to work in accordance with organisations policy Achieve a range of clinical competencies for the delivery of safe and effective integrated sexual health service as required within the service in line with the post profile, department clinical competency record and professional development plan Actively engage in the professional development review process including evidencing development via the department competency document. Clinically supervise and manage allocated Care Navigation Staff to ensure appropriate development of additional skills in the support worker team, such as: o Health promotion and information delivery to targeted groups in clinical and non-clinical venues. Meet regularly with supervisee to ensure effective development and supervision for Care Navigation staff Develop and lead teaching sessions to facilitate development of others Deputise for Line Manager as required Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Level Registered General Nurse Desirable Diploma with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Application form Essential ENB 901/8103 or Equivalent professional qualification Desirable Letter of competence for IUC and / implant insertion Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Level Registered General Nurse Desirable Diploma with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Application form Essential ENB 901/8103 or Equivalent professional qualification Desirable Letter of competence for IUC and / implant insertion 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Provide CIC Address Provide HQ Colchester C04 9YQ Employer's website https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)