Job summary
The post holder will be a visible nurse leader and provide day to day line management of a team of Sexual Health Nurses with support from the Operations Manager, and Clinical Lead. To be dual trained in Contraception and Sexual Health running nurse led clinics.
To provide clinical nurse leadership for contraception, assessment and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). To run independent LARC clinics including IUD/IUS.
In conjunction with the Operations Manager and Clinical Lead, to lead the implementation and delivery of the clinical service. To lead on fully integrating nursing teams and ensuring all staff are dual trained in Contraception and Sexual Health
Main duties of the job
To ensure the daily delivery of Integrated Sexual Health Services as the "Nurse-in-charge", to supervise nursing staff, respond to and address operational issues during the shift. To liaise with a multi-disciplinary team including clinical and non-clinical staff.
Be the clinical nursing lead for Contraception and assessment and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections. To work with the Lead Consultant to plan, implement and evaluate professional development programmes for all nurses and HCAs within the Integrated Sexual Health Services.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification
Interview date: TBC
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Post registration qualification in contraception, e.g. DFSRH
- Electronic Knowledge Assessment (EKA)
- GUM qualification or course in STIs
Desirable
- FSRH Registered trainer
- Master's degree
- Nurse Prescribing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in Nurse Led clinics
- Clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years Sexual Health experience working in/towards a senior role
- Experience of managing /implementing change
- Experience of working with young people
Desirable
- Experience of training nurses for DFSRH
- Experience in research
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Sexual Health Clinic
530 London Road,
Croydon
CR7 7YE