Nurse - Gender Identity Services in Daventry

This post entails working as part of a multidisciplinary team that provides diagnostic assessments, supportive counselling and pharmacological treatments for individuals undergoing gender reassignment, using NHS England guidelines as the framework for the patient's clinical pathway.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to further development of effective liaison with Primary Care GP services, which are the principal source of referrals to the clinic. This will include initial screening of incoming referrals and contributing towards the initial assessment of each patient's individual needs to help formulate individualised care plans and to effectively manage any identified risk factors.

There is a requirement to assist medical colleagues with the execution of thorough physical examinations of patients prior to their treatments, as well as acting as a supportive chaperone for this intervention. There is an expectation that the post holder will engage in further professional development to enhance existing skills and knowledge to improve the patient experience for service users.

• To engage in developing and delivering a range of therapeutic activities within the Gender Identity Clinic, both autonomously and alongside clinical colleagues.
• To assist the Head of GIC with the day-to-day management of the clinic.
• To provide supportive input to patient care and treatment via face to face contacts, telephone and information technology systems such as email communications.
• To promote and develop effective working relationships with key groups i.e. GP Practices, secondary services and other health and social care agencies.
• To work as a key member of a multidisciplinary team within NHFT Gender Identity Clinic, offering a range of interventions throughout the establishment for patients.
• There will be an emphasis on supporting patients who may present with mental health difficulties, such as social anxiety, self-esteem disturbance and depression which are directly related to their diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria.
• To liaise with the patients' local primary and secondary services with a view to ensuring effective communication and equal access to local services where available.
• To manage, support, and supervise clinical and administrative clinic staff members in the Clinic Manager's absence.
• To signpost patients and their primary care services to local support networks and resources and act as a conduit for information and advice regarding current protocols relating to Gender services e.g. Hair removal protocols.

About us: NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances. NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

• Knowledge: NMC Registered
• Experience of personal development
• Caring and compassionate approach
• Experience of working in a community outpatients setting
• 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.