Integrated Sexual Health Specialist Nurse
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
We are looking for a non-judgemental, fully trained band 6 Specialist Nurse to join our Integrated Sexual Health Service on a 1 year fixed term Maternity cover.
The band 6 nurse within sexual health services will work in a busy integrated sexual health environment, within a multidisciplinary team. The staffing structure is designed to support the delivery of core services at a variety of locations throughout Derbyshire and Derby City to improve sexual health outcomes for the population.
Main Duties of the Job
The right fit for this role will assess, plan and deliver all aspects of sexual health care and will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake duties concurrent with this level of seniority from the list below in line with Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and NICE guidance:
1. Promotion/issuing of all methods of contraception for example the fitting of long acting reversible contraception (IUD/S and SDI).
2. Fit and removal of IUD/S and SDI.
3. Screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
4. Perform diagnostic procedures and provide treatment and management of STIs.
5. Health Advising/Partner Notification and Result Management.
6. Cervical cytology.
7. Microscopy.
8. Cryotherapy.
The post holder will also be responsible for the day to day aspects of supervision and leading the shift, providing consistent high quality sexual health and contraception care to the people of Derby and the surrounding area. You are expected to work autonomously and as part of a team in a non-judgement manner, adhering to confidentiality with all patients and supporting our vulnerable population, safeguarding against risk and harm at all times.
About Us
DCHS is an inclusive service committed to the following:
Vision: Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.
Mission: Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people and communities through personalised, safe and effective community-based services.
Values:
* To get the basics right - For each other, local people and communities.
* To act with compassion and respect - For each other, local people and communities.
* To make a positive difference - For each other, local people and communities.
* To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS.
* To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities.
Job Responsibilities
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Person Specification
Basic Need
Essential
* NMC Registration
* DFSRH qualification
* 1 year experience in Integrated Sexual Health
* SDI Fitter
* Venepuncture Trained
* Safeguarding experience
* Confidentiality
Desirable
* IUD/S Fitter
* Experience in results management
Behaviours
Essential
* Leadership experience
* Team Work
* Motivated
* Able to travel
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
London Road
Derby
DE1 2QY
Employer's Website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/
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