Clinical Nurse Specialist post in the Cambridgeshire integrated contraception and sexual health (iCaSH) service, run by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role centres on assessing and treating sexual and reproductive health patients, including fitting long-acting contraception, partner notification and results management. Clinic hours run Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week, and may include one late finish to 8pm. Applicants need current NMC registration and a sexual health qualification, and must be able to work autonomously.
What the job involves
- Assess the sexual and reproductive health needs of patients attending iCaSH services
- Provide advice, treatment and procedures for patients needing SRH services, including contraceptive advice and choice of method
- Assess, plan, treat and evaluate complex programmes of care using PGDs or non-medical prescribing
- Perform SRH examinations and procedures, including phlebotomy, vaccines and injections where clinically appropriate
- Provide LARC consultations and fitting and removal, or undertake training towards it
- Interpret and deliver test results, with follow-up, signposting and referral
- Deliver partner notification and results management, recording data for audit and planning
- Support patients to reduce risks in their sexual behaviour, in a safe and non-judgemental setting
- Manage young people and vulnerable adults within Fraser Guidelines and mental capacity legislation, liaising with safeguarding teams
- Support training and education for professionals, students and other agencies
- Supervise, line manage and develop identified iCaSH staff as directed
- Keep accurate records, follow information governance, infection control and Trust policies, and take part in audit
What's required
Qualifications
- FSRH Diploma or STIF Intermediate Course
- Letter of Competence in intra-uterine technique, or willingness to undertake it
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a nurse or midwife
Experience
- Recent experience of working in sexual health (contraception, GUM or equivalent)
- Competency in supplying treatments under Patient Group Directions
- Able to work autonomously
Skills & knowledge
- Competent in phlebotomy, or willing to undertake training
- Specialist clinical knowledge in sexual health and/or related specialties
Nice to have
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Cervical cytology sample taker
- Both the FSRH Diploma and the STIF Intermediate Course
What's offered
- A culture that prioritises staff engagement and development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
