Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist (progressive post)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression to Band 6

Accredited training in contraception &

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain invites applications for a Band 5 training post within the iCaSH team spanning Parkside and Ely clinics. You will assess contraceptive and sexual health needs, provide advice and treatment, and develop towards autonomous practice.

The role requires NMC registration and a commitment to training towards DFSRH or BASHH STIF Intermediate. The post offers a progression path to Band 6, with annual appraisals and access to accredited contraceptive and sexual health

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required.
• Willing to train toward DFSRH or BASHH STIF Intermediate.
• Experience in contraception/sexual health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess contraceptive and sexual health needs and provide advice and treatment to patients.
• Carry out clinical assessments, start treatment within competence, and plan evidence‑based care.
• Perform contraception/sexual health procedures, including venepuncture and result interpretation.
• Work within PGDs for contraception and sexual health treatments; prescribe if qualified.
• Provide partner notification and record keeping; liaise with other iCaSH services.
• Offer education, counselling and teaching to patients and groups; support quality improvement.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Patient care

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Education

Willing to work towards DFSRH or BASHH STIF Intermediate

NMC registered nurse or NMC registered midwife

Job description

A Band 5 training post with progression to Band 6, sitting in the Cambridgeshire iCaSH team across the Parkside and Ely clinics. The work centres on assessing contraceptive and sexual health needs and giving advice and treatment, with competence built towards autonomous practice. Ely sessions run on alternate Fridays, and the post holder must be flexible across the wider iCaSH service. NMC registration is required, and the role suits a nurse keen to train towards contraception and GUM competencies.

What the job involves

• Assess contraceptive and sexual health needs of patients attending iCaSH clinics, until competent for autonomous practice
• Offer advice and treatment in clinic to patients requesting contraception or sexual health care
• Carry out clinical assessment and examinations, start treatment within competence under agreed protocols, and plan evidence-based care
• Perform contraceptive and sexual health procedures, including venepuncture, and interpret results
• Work within PGDs for all contraception and sexual health treatments, and prescribe if holding a non-medical prescribing qualification
• Provide partner notification in line with the SSHA Partner Notification Policy
• Assess client risk and discuss risk-taking behaviour and risk reduction
• Take telephone enquiries on STIs, HIV, hepatitis B/C and contraception from the public and professionals
• Record interventions accurately in client notes and keep confidential partner notification records
• Liaise with other sexual health services and work with all iCaSH services to ensure a corporate approach
• Provide advice, education, counselling and teaching to patients, groups and others
• Contribute to action plans, protocols, pathways, clinical audit and continuous quality improvement

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards DFSRH or BASHH STIF Intermediate

Registration & licences

• NMC registered nurse or NMC registered midwife

Experience

• Evidence of collaborative working
• Experience of working within a clinical governance framework

Skills & knowledge

• Phlebotomy training, or willingness to undertake it
• Sensitivity to and understanding of patient needs
• Working knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, confidentiality and administration of medicines
• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
• Understanding of safeguarding issues and their significance for individuals
• Strong team-working skills

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure for previous criminal convictions

Other

• Motivated and committed
• Interest in all aspects of contraception and sexual health
• Keen interest in research, training, education and service development
• Flexibility to work across the iCaSH service where needed

Nice to have

• Recognised qualification in contraception and/or sexual health, or willingness to work towards one
• Post-registration clinical experience
• Working knowledge of safeguarding principles for children and adults

What’s offered

• Progression pathway from Band 5 to Band 6
• Accredited training in contraception and sexual health, including implant and IUD/S insertion and removal
• Attendance at agreed training courses, seminars and conferences
• Yearly appraisal and development review with objectives
• Regular clinical supervision
• Culture that prioritises staff engagement and development