Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Nurse

Homerton University Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Sexual Health Team on a fixed-term contract. The role offers comprehensive training to enhance clinical skills, alongside a supportive environment. Key responsibilities include providing nursing interventions and participating in educational activities. Applicants must be NMC registered or about to qualify, with strong leadership and communication skills. This organization values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working options.

Benefits

Supportive training and mentoring

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate Trust values.
• Experience working with a multi-cultural community is preferred.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing interventions for sexual health needs.
• Participate in the educational activities and mentor nursing students.
• Work across multiple sites including clinics and other operational areas.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Ability to manage their own work

Education

NMC registered Nurse (or about to qualify)

Evidence of professional development

Job description

Job overview

We have a great opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, committed and flexible Registered Nurse to join our Sexual Health Team at Homerton Healthcare Trust on a fixed‑term contract.

The Sexual Health Service provides staff with a great opportunity to learn and develop their clinical, nursing and leadership skills.

You will be placed on a supportive and structured education and training pathway, centred on reflective supervision, clinical skills, research and leadership.

We can offer you a dedicated preceptor in the unit with a supportive supernumerary period, mentoring from senior nurses, a workbook that offers supportive competencies, direction and support and education and development to enhance your Sexual Health skills.

This post will involve working across sites in sexual health as well as a rotation programme into the HIV department, Outreach.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is expected to work as part of a Multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive nursing interventions aimed at clients with Contraceptive and Sexual Health needs including HIV / AIDS prevention and treatment.
• The post holder will be part of a rotational program, receiving training in GU, the HIV unit and Outreach.
• The post holder will carry out delegated nursing tasks and review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided without supervision.
• The post holder will coordinate the team when designated to do so.
• Where appropriate the post holder will be required to participate in the educational activities of the department and act as mentor/preceptor to nursing students and health care assistants.
• To meet the needs of the service the post holder will work across all sites including Homerton Clifden Centre, The Ivy Centre, Neaman Practice and John Scott.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well‑regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of Trust Values

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC registered Nurse (or about to qualify)
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable criteria

• Contraceptives course (or working towards)
• Preparation for mentorship course

Skills / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Leadership skills and ability to manage their own work
• The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with an inner city, multi‑cultural community
• Ability to perform sexual health screens and microscopy
• Ability to demonstrate Trust values

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate knowledge of the application of evidence‑based practice
• Experience of providing care to highest quality to a broad range of people

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with women, men and young people from varying backgrounds and genders and sexualities.
• Understand role of nursing in Sexual Health / HIV & Aids care.

G eneral Guidance for Applicants

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part‑time, compressed hours, remote working and job‑shares.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

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