SkiSkiSkiKnAbout Preventx Preventx is the largest provider of remote sexual health testing in the UK. We are a trusted partner, supplier and adviser to the NHS and local authorities across the UK and through Sexual Health London we partner with the NHS to run the largest publicly funded remote sexual health testing programme anywhere in the world. Through our innovative digital tech and expert integrated laboratory, we aim to make remote testing a convenient, reliable and normal part of looking after your health. What we do We empower people to access reliable, trusted remote sexual health services, through our adaptable digital platform, efficient self-sampling and in-house laboratory. Through SH.UK and our other services, we offer service users sexual health services, including STI testing, treatment and contraception. Leadership in global sexual health The benefit of our integrated, flexible platform is that we can apply our expertise anywhere in the world. This means that Preventx is able to provide sexual health services across the globe. Our healthtech is human People are at the heart of Preventx. We are a team of people passionate about what we do and motivated by changing the landscape of public health for the better. Our Mission Our mission is to empower people to take control of their health and wellness, through easy to access and cutting-edge digital healthcare services. Our Values Empowering, Innovative, Collaborative, Human The postholder will work as an autonomous practitioner and with members of the multidisciplinary team to promote and deliver an excellent online integrated sexual health service. Purpose of Role You will be a key member of the clinical team within Preventx and will provide the nursing input and leadership to ensure that we deliver safe and effective care programmes for service users. As an experience sexual and reproductive health (SRH)nurse you will provide clinical are for presenting groups of patients including history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. You will support out work on service user experience and will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to design care pathways that promote the best clinical and experience outcomes. You will provide expertise and insight into the design of our user portals to promote the best experience for the clinicians who work with Preventx to deliver their services within their communities. Key Responsibilities Independently provide sexual and reproductive health care (online) to undifferentiated clients using online integrated sexual health clinics (genito-urinary medicine, contraception, termination of pregnancy, sex workers, men who have sex with men and associated outreach services). Provide highly specialised public health assessment & intervention with people at most risk. Provide STI/HIV/unplanned pregnancy/sexual exploitation risk reduction advice and support. Oversee and provide STI partner notification. Provide clinical leadership to staff within the area, working in close collaboration and co-operation with members of the multi professional team and outside agencies. Play an active role in the management of the clinical area & clinical resources, acting as role model and as an educator. Establish and maintain collaborative working with clinical and educational networks. Provide stakeholder training, education coaching and capacity building. Be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical services within the context of a clinical governance framework. Ensure that all activities in the area are carried out within Preventx guidelines. Clinical Practice Act as the first point of clinical contact for the most at risk populations accessing services, undertaking complex risk assessments of sexual health and wellbeing. To provide initial crisis assessment and intervention to clients with related social, emotional and psychological problems. To work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure all young people and vulnerable adults accessing services are assessed for any safeguarding or ‘at-risk’ issues. To ensure that any safeguarding issues that arise are documented and managed in lien with Preventx safeguarding protocols, referring or signposting onwards as required. To ensure disclosures of domestic / sexual violence and exploitation are managed appropriately, ensuring individuals are assessed and supported, with referral and/ or signposting to local statutory agencies, as per local and national guidance. To manage telephone enquiries from clinical colleagues and the general public, in relation to sexual health, including up to date information, advice and signposting on infections, services, testing, diagnosis, treatment, risk reduction, health improvement and well-being. Work as an autonomous practitioner using higher level clinical knowledge and skills to manage individual episodes of care for both male and female patients, based on physical, social, psychological and emotional needs. Provide specialist clinical care without direct medical supervision, using guidance documents and patient group directions and independent prescribing as agreed by Preventx. Obtain a patient medical and sexual history in a systematic manner including physical, social, emotional, psychological and environmental factors. To participate in project development of services and take the lead in such work for g. young people, gay men, commercial sex workers, community work, sexual violence and exploitation. To participate in outreach and community work which may involve working unsocial hours. Risk Reduction To provide risk reduction counselling to most at risk populations and those with elevated concern or anxiety accessing services. To provide targeted risk reduction intervention utilising a Motivational Interviewing approach. To address all aspects of individuals’ lives in relation to their sexual functioning and identity to promote sexual health and wellbeing (including self-esteem, relationships, alcohol and drug use). To support individuals to make informed decisions around their sexual health and wellbeing, and to provide a climate of understanding so that clients feel able to voice anxieties, needs and concerns on the telephone or other online media. Ensure appropriate and timely referral to external agencies relating to any identified risks/harms to individual patients/others. Partner Notification To provide highly specialised partner notification to prevent the onward spread of STIs through index and provider referral. To ensure partner notification resolution through follow up assessment and intervention with index patients, contacts and liaison with sexual health staff in partner organisations such as NHS Trusts. To maintain strict confidentiality on behalf of the client in accordance with the Venereal Diseases Regulations 1974 and the Data Protection Act / GDPR in the execution of such duties. Maintain accurate, confidential, computerised and patient records of interventions and contact details for the purpose of partner notification. To ensure all patients diagnosed with, or at on-going risk to STIs are appropriately managed in line with local clinical guidelines. To participate in audit and research relating to partner notification. Training, Education and Capacity Building To undertake sexual health promotion in the clinic and community and to develop an maintain close links with local agencies. To participate in education and training programmes for health care professional, new members of staff, medical students, schools, colleges, community-based groups and other professional people requesting teaching on sexual health and relationship issues. Demonstrate a high level of clinical decision-making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care, working within own scope of professional practice. Provide clinical guidance and specialist advice to the team members interacting with patients and act as a role model for clinical practice. Seek opportunities to establish collaborative working relationships with the relevant primary care and community groups and other stakeholders. Management Work with the senior team to review and support the development of clinical services. Facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate changes in practice to improve quality of care. Act as a resource and provide appropriate support for all staff members. To be responsible for the deployment, day-to-day management, supervision and coordination of designated junior staff. To be responsible for designated junior staff members target setting and performance management. Assist with monitoring department activity and lead on action in response to outcomes. Quality Promote, develop and support nursing/clinical audit. Design, co-ordinate and conduct appropriate audits and research, presenting the findings to the wider group. Use research and findings to inform professional and clinical practice. Contribute to evidence-based practice and research projects within the clinical areas and ensure that written standards for clinical care are formulated, utilised and reviewed regularly and as necessary. Be aware of Health and Safety and Clinical Governance policies and assist with responsibility for any training issues for staff regarding these in line with statutory requirements. Personal and Professional Development To display enthusiasm and interest in the role and specialty. Demonstrate appropriate behaviour in stressful and difficult situations. Work with others to develop ideas for future services and articulating these effectively to support changes in the service and clinical practice. Identify and support the development needs of the patient facing staff members. Promote a supportive and developmental teaching and learning environment. Promote and support clinical supervision in line with Preventx’s philosophy and local strategy. Identify and pursue own education and professional development. Ensure clinical skills and knowledge are maintained at the appropriate level. Education Take responsibility for identifying own learning needs and personal and professional development. Develop and maintain links with education partners (internal and external) to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists for patient facing staff members. Support the development of nurses and health care support workers, teaching and assessing clinical skills and knowledge. Clinical Governance Support and promote the development and implementation of nursing and care services that reflect the principles of clinical governance. Support the complaints policy and procedures. Support clinical risk management activities within their sphere of responsibility. Professional Responsibilities To ensure effective communication skills/systems with patients and their relatives are supportive and informative with due regard to confidentiality – particularly where there are communication difficulties e.g. language barriers. To ensure non-prejudicial and anti-discriminatory practice at all times. To ensure record keeping is of high quality and contemporaneous. This includes both clinical and management data and documentation. To be responsible for and demonstrate own personal professional development and maintain up to date clinical skills. To be aware of responsibilities under the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s (NMC)’s Code of Professional Conduct. To be aware of current developments within nursing. Person Specification The preferred candidate will have the following experience, abilities, and aptitudes: Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Essential) Recognised post registration qualifications relating to family planning/sexual health (Essential) Proof of continuing education sexual and reproductive health (Essential) Experience of working to patient group directions (Essential) Non-medical prescriber or willing to work towards qualification (Essential) SRH Essentials (Desirable) Diploma Faculty Sexual and Reproductive Health Teaching qualification (Desirable) BASHH STIF qualifications (Desirable) NHIVNA qualifications (Desirable) Knowledge and Experience: Proven post-registration experience in specialty (Essential) Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge (Essential) Leadership and management experience (Essential) Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments (Essential) Experience in a Health Advising role (Desirable) Experience in providing remote/ digital healthcare (Desirable)