12 Oct
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone
Job description
Job overview
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to deliver
the highest standard of care in treating and preventing the transmission of
sexually transmitted infections and HIV, with partner notification / contact
tracing processes, applying public health principles, to reduce transmission
of STIs / HIV and to improve the sexual health of the community.
The candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and
administration skills to facilitate comprehensive care to the local population
You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, which
would involve working late shifts, weekends and also to work at satellite
services on a rotational basis as required.
Main duties of the job
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust manages the largest integrated
Sexual Health Service in Kent. (Genito-Urinary Medicine, Contraception and HIV), including the Kent-wide home testing, online STI service. Our services
are across Maidstone, Tunbridge wells, Gravesend & Dartford
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and motivated RGN to join
our team to deliver specialist care management, within an integrated sexual
health model
Working for our organisation
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.
We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey,
our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.
The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.
Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
You can find out more here : Access to Work : get support if you have a disability or health condition : What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date : To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications.
Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current NMC registration 1st level degree or equivalent. Sexual Health Qualification
- External Sexual Health and / or Contraception Courses or willing to train Practice assessor mentor
- BASHH Sexually Transmitted infection Foundation (STIF) Course
- Patient Group Direction (PGD) Competency trained and willing to undertake at new role
- Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health with FRSH, or willing to undertake
Desirable criteria
- Cytology Certificate
- Letter of competence in subdermal implants
- STIF Intermediate competencies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at a Band 5 post in Sexual or Reproductive Health or equivalent
- Experience of working as an Autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of up to date clinical and professional knowledge of the specialty.
- Experience working under PGD, particularly within Contraceptive and Sexual Health Services.
- Experience of collaborative working and the ability to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues in relation to Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare.
Desirable criteria
- Clinical management experience
- Teaching and supporting staff with their clinical skills
- Experience working with vulnerable patients within integrated sexual health services
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of sexual health and reproductive Knowledge of current research in sexual and reproductive health
- Knowledge and understanding of current changes in NHS Health and Social Care Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and how it is implemented
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and Caldecott principals Experience and knowledge od safeguarding adults and children
- Commitment to developing individual knowledge of a wide range of contraceptive and sexual health issues. An understanding of resource management
▶️ Integrated Sexual Health Nurse
🖊️ Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
📍 Maidstone