Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sexual Health Nurse to join team at HMP New Hall basedin Warrington.
HMP Newhall is a female adult and young offenders institution offering medium level of security with a population of 344 females.
Hours:
Monday - Friday hours per week.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £42, - £47,;per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Sexual Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
1. Lead on promotion, assessment, and co-ordinating treatment for patients in all aspects of sexual health (plus contraception within female estate).
2. Ensure effective and consistent recognition of STIs, symptomatic and asymptomatic screening, taking samples and managing laboratory pathways.
3. Co-ordinate all clinical activity in relation to sexual health and where applicable contraception, conduct STI screening.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
4. Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
5. Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
6. 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
7. we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
8. we act with integrity
9. we embrace diversity
10. we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required
11. Registered Adult Nurse with current registration with NMC
12. Demonstrate a passion for working in sexual health services
13. Evidence of post registration CPD
14. Able to work autonomously as a registered professional by on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care following best practice guidance
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sexual Health Nurse to join team at HMP New Hall basedin Warrington.
HMP Newhall is a female adult and young offenders institution offering medium level of security with a population of 344 females.
Hours:
Monday - Friday hours per week.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £42, - £47,;per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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Desirable
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