Sexual Health Nurse - Sandyford. Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a Band 5 Nurse to manage patients in sexual and reproductive health. This role requires a Nursing & Midwifery Council registration and entails responsibilities like providing contraception, assessing, and treating sexual infections. The position is fixed-term full-time, Monday to Friday, offering a vibrant work environment within a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Live NMC UK PIN.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients requiring nursing interventions for sexual health.
• Provide long-acting reversible contraception.
• Act independently within a legal and ethical framework.
• Diagnose and treat STIs and asymptomatic contacts.

Skills

Registered Nurse in Adult or Mental Health

Assessment and treatment for sexual infections

Long-acting reversible contraception

Consultation within legal and ethical frameworks

Management of STIs

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC UK PIN

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Sandyford Sexual Health Service is a sexual, reproductive and emotional health service for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, hosted by Glasgow City HSCP. The service also provides specialist services for complex procedures and specific population groups. Many of the specialist services are provided on a regional or national basis. Sandyford has a lead role across the NHS Board area in relation to meeting key national outcomes particularly in relation to the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual patients with a range of needs requiring nursing interventions such as assessment, testing and treatment for sexual infections or blood‑borne viruses.
• Provide long‑acting reversible contraception including sub‑dermal implants.
• Uncomplicated partner notification and management of asymptomatic contacts of clients with STIs.
• Act as an independent practitioner in sexual and reproductive health, consulting clients within the legal and ethical framework in line with professional accountability.
• Diagnose and treat clients diagnosed with STIs and asymptomatic contacts.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in Adult or Mental Health, currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Live NMC UK PIN.

Employment Details

1‑year fixed‑term Band 5 post, 37 hours per week. Shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 8:00 pm.

Contact: Informal contact – Karen Maclaren, [e-mail]. Recruitment Service details are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

Equality and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community, promotes a culture of inclusion and is proud of its diverse workforce. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from across the Armed Forces Community.

Application Guidance

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