APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17TH April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Job summary
Sexual Health Nurse, Band 5 to those suitably qualified, based in Carlisle with requirement to cover other clinics within the North Cumbria Integrated Sexual Health Service.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a specialist nursing contribution to the clinical management of patients with a range of sexual health needs whilst working autonomously but in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The post holder will undertake Contraceptive, GUM and Young Persons clinical sessions and work within agreed protocols and patient group directions.
The post holder will be clinically responsible for a whole patient episode of care, including any follow up, and will provide continuing care for a defined caseload.
The management and treatment of patients who present with a range of sexual health needs including contraception and sexually transmissible infections.
Main duties of the job
Please see full job description and person specification for comprehensive details of roles, expectations and responsibilities.
The post holder will be clinically responsible for a whole patient episode of care, including any follow up, and will provide continuing care for a defined caseload.
The management and treatment of patients who present with a range of sexual health needs including contraception and sexually transmissible infections.
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Relevant Qualification in Contraception / GUM or willingness to undertake a recognised qualification within two years of commencing post
Desirable
- Educated To Degree Level or Equivalent
- Mentorship Qualification or relevant experience
- Teaching qualification or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Insertion & Removal Of Contraceptive Implants or a willingness to complete training within 2 years
- Experience of working with computers
- Ability to work across boundaries in a flexible manner
Desirable
- To fit and remove Intrauterine Devices, if required, as the service develops
- Experience Working in Sexual Health Services
- Experience of working with PGDs
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of all aspects of sexual health
- Knowledge of local and national sexual health strategies and policies
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Proven ability to respond to pressure and to prioritise workload
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to motivate and empower others
- Ability to work using own initiative within professional boundaries and also as part of a team
- Approachable
- Flexible
Other requirements
Desirable
- Car Owner / Driver
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
