Sexual Health Nurse - Training Post

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in North Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Nurse for a role in Sexual Health and contraception services. The position involves providing high-quality care to clients and participating in the development of nursing roles within an integrated team. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills and a professional interest in Sexual Health. The post offers a progression from Band 5 to Band 6 following training completion. Bilingual candidates (English and Welsh) are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and able to show initiative.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures.
• Professional interest and desire to work in the speciality.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality sexual health and contraception services.
• Participate in team development for the integrated sexual health service.
• Work across multiple sites during daytime and evenings.

Skills

Initiative

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional interest in Sexual Health

Job description

The post holder will be required to participate in providing high quality sexual health and contraception services to all clients accessing the sexual health clinics and to influence the development of the nurse's role within the integrated sexual health service. 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.

Key Qualifications and Attributes

• Highly motivated and able to show initiative
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures
• Professional interest and desire to work in the speciality

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This is a training post which will start at a Band 5 and progress to a Band 6 following completion of necessary training and competencies over a period of approximately 2 years.

About the Employer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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. If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then BCUHB North Wales offers all the right ingredients. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.