Contraception and Sexual Health (CaSH) Nurse

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Contraception and Sexual Health (CaSH) Nurse to join their team. The role is part-time (18.75 hours per week) and includes evening and Saturday shifts. Candidates must be a first level Registered Nurse or Midwife with the required qualifications in sexual health. This position offers opportunities for professional development, a flexible 4-day workweek program, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

4 Day Week program

Annual leave – 28 days, increasing to 33

Sick pay (up to 12 weeks fully paid)

Pension scheme with contributions matched

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a Letter of Competence in Subdermal Implants, or complete SDI training within 6 months.
• Autonomous work within Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation.
• Competent in clinical practice delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality Contraception and Sexual Health services.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Undertake holistic assessments and complete care episodes.

Skills

Experience in Contraception and Sexual Health work

Holistic assessments

Leadership skills

Working within patient group directions

Education

Current NMC Registration

Recognised contraception qualification (DFSRH / ENB 901)

Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation, Intermediate Integrated Course

Job description

Overview

Contraception and Sexual Health (CaSH) Nurse

Hours: Part-Time 18.75 Hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays

(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)

Contract: Permanent

ApplicationTip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality Contraception and Sexual Health services to the local community, in line with excellent clinical practice, maximising CASH clinical skills, whilst exercising effective leadership skills.

Experience in both Contraception and Sexual Health work with specialist knowledge.

Experience of working autonomously, undertaking holistic assessments and completing care episodes within local and national guidelines.

Experience of working within patient group directions. Able to work within Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation and guidelines including organisational safeguarding policies.

A first level Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC Registration. Must hold a recognised contraception qualification (DFSRH / ENB 901 or equivalent academic accreditation).

Must hold the Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation, Intermediate Integrated Course, equivalent academic course, in-house competency, or willingness to work towards.

Competent in the removal and insertion of subdermal implants and hold the Letter of Competence in Subdermal Implants, or must complete SDI training within 6 months of commencing post.

To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached role specification which can be found on the application form.

About us

Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.

Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.

We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.

Job responsibilities

We are a 4 Day Week employer

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this role is to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality Contraception and Sexual Health services to the local community, in line with excellent clinical practice, maximising CASH clinical skills, whilst exercising effective leadership skills.

Experience in both Contraception and Sexual Health work with specialist knowledge.

Experience of working autonomously, undertaking holistic assessments and completing care episodes within local and national guidelines.

Experience of working within patient group directions. Able to work within Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation and guidelines including organisational safeguarding policies.

A first level Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC Registration. Must hold a recognised contraception qualification (DFSRH / ENB 901 or equivalent academic accreditation).

Must hold the Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation, Intermediate Integrated Course, equivalent academic course, in-house competency, or willingness to work towards.

To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached role specification which can be found on the application form.

About the role:

• Hours: Part-Time 18.75 Hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays

(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)

• Contract: Permanent
• ApplicationTip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.

About Brook

Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.

Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.

We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.

Benefits

• 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
• Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
• Cycle to Work up to £1k
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Long service awards
• Maternity and paternity pay
• Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
• Training and development opportunities
• Coaching

Please note this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.

Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role.

Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.

Brook Safeguarding with Purpose

Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.

Disclosures

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.