Contraception, Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurse

Job overview

Use expertise and clinical skills to accurately assess patient’s individual needs in relation to contraception and sexual health and manage their care appropriately.

Perform sexual health screening, venepuncture, vaccination, and health advice for patients as appropriate including supporting the work of the health advising team

Undertake clinics examination using observation as appropriate working as an autonomous practitioner.

Undertake the administration of medication under Patient Group Directions .

Work independently as required, this will include a number of early evenings and include Saturdays on a rotational basis.

Work flexibly within the service undertaking clinical sessions at other clinics/venues as required.

Insert and remove sub dermal contraception implants

Undertake pregnancy testing as clinical indicated and provide appropriate discussion of options and referral’s as required

Provide support and on-going management to complex patients i.e. PEP/sexual assault

Undertake safeguarding as required of young people and adults

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced contraception and sexual health nurses to join our Sexual and Reproductive Health Service at our service based at North Manchester Sexual Health clinic. The service will offer you the opportunity to further develop your skills in the speciality, within a small team of highly experienced Dr's and nurses.

The service is part of the large Northern Service which incorporates Central Manchester, North and South Manchester, Trafford and Salford. Applicants must demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude, be enthusiastic and have excellent communication and organisational skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

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