214659 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gender (KMc)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced registered nurses to join a forward-thinking healthcare provider in Edinburgh. This role focuses on delivering specialized care within the Gender Identity Clinic, where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization offers a supportive environment for all staff. You will receive training to enhance your skills in gender identity services and work collaboratively with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and are looking for a role that values your contributions, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post registration experience in sexual health or gender identity.
• Comfortable assessing psychosocial aspects of care.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Gender Identity Clinic, providing care and support.
• Participate in the management and leadership of the nursing team.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Mental Health Nursing

Sexual Health Expertise

Clinical Consultation Skills

Person-Centered Approach

Education

Post Registration Qualification in Sexual and Reproductive Health

Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Job description

214659 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gender (KMc)

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably experienced registered nurses, mental health nurses or midwifes to work at Chalmers Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) on a part time contract, but with scope to work additional hours if the new post holder has availability. The GIC is part of Lothian Sexual and Reproductive Health Service (LSRHS) which operates from Chalmers Centre and 10 local clinics. LSRHS provides Tier 4 and 5 specialist sexual health services working across 4 Community Health and Social Care Partnerships meeting the needs of 80,000 patient attendances per annum. Usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 08.30-16.30 or 12.00 20.00 with opportunity to do long days.

The post holders will predominantly spend their time working within the Gender Identity Clinic with opportunities to work in the wider services offered by the main Chalmers Centre. Training will be offered to post-holders to gain an understanding and knowledge in the assessment, treatment and review of patients accessing gender identity services to allow them to autonomously manage initial and ongoing care of our service users. Post holders would also be expected to participate in the care of people requiring a variety of sexual and reproductive health issues and share in the management and leadership of the nursing team.

Essential Criteria Include

First level registered nurse, mental health nurse or midwife with current NMC registration; post registration qualification in sexual and reproductive health; minimum of two years post registration experience in sexual health, gender identity / trans-healthcare or another directly related area. A clear interest for working in gender identity services is essential. Independent non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards this. You must be comfortable assessing and documenting psychosocial aspects of care.

Evidence of a non-judgemental person centred approach, ability to use initiative and work independently; effective communication skills; highly developed clinical consultation skills; and a willingness to work unsocial hours and travel independently to local clinics throughout Lothian.

Flexibility and willingness to work across all areas of the LSRHS, and to deliver care in a range of different ways (e.g via telephone or video consultations)

Desirable Criteria Include

Evidence of team work and leadership; competence in contraceptive Implant insertion and removal.

This is a part time permanent post but for staff wishing to work full time there will likely be additional hours available.

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Hayley Fairgrieve at [e-mail]

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