Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

As a clinical expert the post holder will deliver a range of skilled sexual & reproductive health care interventions including long acting contraception (intra-uterine contraceptive devices), testing and treatment of sexual infections and blood borne viruses, sexual health advising including partner notification and supporting case management to a defined population.

The post holder will provide accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive, safe and effective care to Sandyford service users, working in partnership with the Team Leader, the multi-professional team, service users, care providers and other agencies.

• Location based in Sandyford Central
• Full-time position (37 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Friday, from 08:30am - 20:00pm

• Function as an independent practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience providing sexual and reproductive health care to patients based on a social model of health care and manage individual patient consultations within a legal and ethical framework, in line with clinical protocols/guidance, clinical governance and professional accountability.
• Undertake risk assessments in relation to STI and carry out screening for symptomatic individuals demonstrating the ability to plan or coordinate care following clearly defined protocols, guidelines and policies ensuring understanding and consent of the patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to make or confirm a differential diagnosis predominately using written guidelines or protocols.
• Interpret clinical results within the scope of their knowledge and experience and make referrals as appropriate.
• Be responsible for disclosing and explaining the diagnosis and implications of bacterial sexually transmitted infections to a patient or partner.
• Provide appropriate treatment and ensure effective partner notification, for those diagnosed with a range of STIs being accountable for their care management.

Essential

• Registered nurse Adult or Mental Health, currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
• Evidence of contraceptive and sexual infection knowledge including public health/partner notification obtained from modular learning or post registration course.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to sexual health
• Significant experience of working in sexual health, gynaecology or a related area of practice, enabling effective fulfilment of the responsibilities of the role.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, verbal/written

Essential Or Working Towards

• Minimum of a graduate certificate (honours degree level) qualification specific to sexual and reproductive health with a core educational focus on development of clinical competence.
• Development of a NES TURAS Professional Portfolio containing evidence of their qualifications, clinical competence and continued professional development. Competence in Sub dermal Contraceptive implant device fitting & removal
• Competence in Intra-uterine contraceptive device fitting
• Non-medical prescriber V300 qualification

Desirable

• Full driving licence

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

Please Contact

Susan Love - Nurse Team Lead

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