Sexual Health Senior Staff Nurse

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Sexual Health Senior Staff Nurse. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care and leading the training of staff within the department. Candidates must have significant experience in sexual health nursing and a commitment to high standards of patient care. The position includes responsibility for direct patient care, development of clinic services, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting. This is a fixed-term role for 1 year, ending March 31, 2027.

Benefits

Range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in sexual health nursing.
• Ability to perform clinical skills related to sexual and reproductive health.
• Evidence of commitment to teaching and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing interventions for clients with sexual health needs.
• Plan and provide training for department staff.
• Support clinic service developments including outreach.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Clinically proficient in sexuality and reproductive health

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced Sexual Health Senior Staff Nurse to join our dynamic service based at Homerton Clifden Centre. We have a fixed term post for 1 year until the 31st of March 2027. We are looking for a Sexual Health nurse with significant experience in the specialty. Evidence of organizational and leadership potential as well as a commitment to teaching and facilitating training is essential.

• The post holder will work as part of the cross site multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive nursing interventions aimed at clients with contraception and sexual health care needs.
• The post holder will take an active role in the planning and provision of training of staff within the department working closely with the Charge Nurse in the implementation of national and local strategies in sexual and reproductive health services.
• Will support clinic service developments such as evening, weekend and out-reach service provision as required
• Will be required to cross site work between our sexual health clinics, The Clifden Centre, Ivy Centre, John Scott and Neaman Practice. The post holder will provide information, counselling and health advice to patients with contraception and sexual health needs.
• The post holder will be competent in the delivery of clinical skills relevant to sexual and reproductive health nursing e.g. sexual and contraceptive history taking, microscopy, phlebotomy and cryotherapy, syndromic management of STI's, initiate all methods of hormonal contraception including sub-dermal implants.
• Be competent in using patient Group Directions for safe supply of medication in line with local guidance.
• Be competent in obtaining a complete sexual and contraceptive health history, perform examination and tests from symptomatic and asymptomatic patients and perform microscopy proficiently.as needed.
• To work to the department's syndromic care management model as required in Nurse led services and be proficient in microscopy as required.
• The post holder will provide leadership, management and support within the nursing team working closely with other related disciplines within and without the department to provide a seamless Sexual Health service.
• The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patient care is evidence based and of a high standard and will deputize for the Charge Nurse as required.

About the Trust

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.