Sexual Health Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a passionate nurse to provide high-quality sexual health and contraception services in Denbigh. The candidate must be a Registered Nurse with advanced knowledge in sexual health and be willing to work daytime and evenings across various sites. This role offers a great opportunity to influence the development of health services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Advanced knowledge in contraceptive and sexual health practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality sexual health and contraception services.
• Support and deliver referral services for medical termination if required.
• Work across various sites during daytime and evening.

Skills

Advanced clinical practitioner

Excellent communicator at all levels

High level of self-motivation

Excellent time management

Proficient in implant fitting and removal

Education

Registered Nurse

Recognised Contraception Training/Sexual Health qualification

Teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

Overview

The post holder will be required to provide high quality sexual health and contraception service to all clients accessing the sexual health clinics, to influence the development of the nurse's role within the integrated sexual health service. There may be a requirement to support and deliver the referral of medical termination service if required.

Working for our organisation – if you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start – Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse with a passion for sexual health to join our integrated team providing sexual health, HIV and contraception care to male and female clients. The post holder will be required to work daytime and evenings across sites in the central area.

Expectations for Applicants

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of CPD
• Recognised Contraception Training / Sexual Health qualification, Degree or equivalent level of experience
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• TOP/HIV qualification
• Advanced level of knowledge of contraception/sexual health/HIV specialist area
• Experience of health advising and partner notification

Desirable Qualifications

• Management and leadership experience
• Understanding of the role of specialist area within the current health environment and the impact of current government/regional policy developments
• Effective networking with colleagues and at local and national levels
• Ability to speak Welsh

Essential Skills

• Advanced clinical practitioner
• Able to work independently and autonomously
• High level of self‑motivation with the ability to work as an independent practitioner
• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Competencies in the use of PGD’s to provide contraception and STI treatments
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Proficient in implant fitting and removal; capable of promoting a visible, high‑profile approach
• Professional demeanour
• Acts as coach/mentor, awareness and knowledge of own professional accountability and autonomous practice
• Will accommodate future 7‑day working along with any potential future service extension
• Willing to work across all BCUHB sites

Desirable Skills

• Ability to speak Welsh

Employment Notes

• We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
• Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.