Integrated Sexual Health Nurse Specialist

Job overview

This is a substantive role for a RCN, who will be employed to work in a rapidly developing speciality of an Integrated Sexual Health Service in Essex, delivering contraception and sexual health to patients.

The post holder will be based in Basildon clinic but also to our satellite clinics in Rayleigh and Canvey island.

Main duties of the job

Are you dynamic, energetic and a team player? Do you want to be part of the Integrated Community Sexual Health Service, in partnership with Secondary Care and Primary Care? Then this post might be the challenge you have been looking for!

Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT) is looking for an Integrated Sexual Health Nurse Specialist, to work as part of our Integrated Sexual Health Service across South Essex. This post provides the opportunity for development and enhancement of clinical expertise and innovative practice within the field of integrated sexual health care. The post holder will be working within a specialist clinical team in a positive learning environment which will enable the development of skills to provide a high standard of integrated sexual health care.

Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home. So what do you need to join our team?

• Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork in an NHS environment
• Skills in the assessment and treatment of clients
• Experience in organising and implementing training and teaching programmes for healthcare professionals and clients
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines if you have these skills this is an exciting opportunity to help make a difference. Why join us?

Agenda for Change Pay Band 6 Dependent on experience - 37.5 hours per week.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a substantive role for a RCN who is in receipt of a current ENB 901 or ENB 8103 or equivalent qualification, who will be employed to work in the rapidly developing specialty of Integrated Sexual Health in Essex.

The post holder will be based in Basildon but also working in Rayleigh and Canvey Island our 2 satellite clinics.

Some of the responsibilities is working within the team to offer evidence based sexual health service. Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills with service users and all health care staff.

Maintain confidentiality of service user information at all times.

Work within the guidelines set down by law and the Nursing and Midwifery Council and other bodies of authority.

be fully aware of integrated sexual health services and organisation safeguarding procedures.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.