Lead Nurse (Endoscopy Pre-assessment Team)

Lead Nurse (Endoscopy Pre-assessment Team)

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Sheffield Sexual health Services.

Sexual Health Sheffield delivers comprehensive sexual health services to the population of Sheffield. This includes a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic care for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

A full range of contraception services are also provided. Underpinning the service delivery are partner notification, counselling and health promotion services.

The Band 6 will provide a pivotal role in the department facilitating nurse delivered clinics and supporting junior staff in the delivery of patient care.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated qualified nurse who is driven by service development,





would like to work in a department that is looking to expand and would like to be part of change.

If you have good time management skills, have the skills to teach others, are methodical in your practice and have the patient at the centre of the care you deliver then this could be the job for you.

You will need to have at relevant experience of working in sexual health and be flexible in your working hours.

The service is looking to expand so we need candidates who are able to be flexible).

There are a number of posts which include both fixed term secondment and permanent. there are full time or part time hours.

You would need your managers support in advance to be able to apply for the secondment post.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE

- To provide level 1 sexual health services as a core requirement, as recommended by the Department of Health in the National Strategy for Sexual Health.
- In addition, as a specialist aspect of the role, dependant upon expertise,





provide level 2 / 3 services in screening / diagnosing / treating those with sexually transmitted infections.

Initiating / changing / repeating methods of contraceptive, as recommended by the Department of Health in the National Strategy for Sexual Health.

Provide wider sexual health advice and support around an integrated model.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff.

This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.







Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 12 months, until October 2025. Where there is potential, the secondment / fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment / fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal / external secondment of the substantive post holder.







The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of 12 months, until October 2025, due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder.

The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 2 years due to the post being externally funded.







The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Please note this advertisement is for both permanent and fixed term / secondment opportunities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

- Registered General Nurse or Midwife (Level 1)
- Possession of degree in nursing or working towards
- ENB 998 / C&G; / PP126&127 or equivalent teaching / mentorship qualification or happy to work towards

Desirable criteria

- Completion of NMP course or working towards
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Implant fitter or prepared to train

Experience

Essential criteria

- Relevant post registration experience.






- Relevant experience at Band 5 and above within Sexual Health Services
- Experience of Nurse lead clinics
- Experience of applying research and audit in practice
- Evidence of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of policy and protocol development

Desirable criteria

- Experience of leading change.
- Audit / research experience
- Community / networking experience.
- Trained at level 2-3 safeguarding children and adults, with relevant updates
- Knowledge about Adult safeguarding issues with the ability to refer and sign post where appropriate.

Further Training

Essential criteria

- Understanding of confidentiality in relation to sexual health
- Awareness of code of ethics / conduct in dealing with sexual health issues






- Experience of genital examination and the use of a speculum

Desirable criteria

- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of sexual health issues

Special Skills / Aptitudes

Essential criteria

- Commitment to developing and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Proven ability to work autonomously
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent written and presentation skills

Desirable criteria

Ability to use and interpret spreadsheets

Other Factors

Essential criteria

Commitment to professional development

Desirable criteria

Valid UK licence

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application,





you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete.

The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.

All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk / spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

For more information about our organisation and the opportunities available, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Documents to download

- Health Practitioner (PDF, 120.3KB)
- Health Practitioner (PDF, 79.4KB)
- Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
- Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB)
- Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
- Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB)
- Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
- Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
- Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
- A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameJan HarveyJob titleSenior SisterEmail [email protected] number0114 2712045Additional information

[email protected]

Stuart Amos Matron

0114 2712117

▶️ Lead Nurse (Endoscopy Pre-assessment Team)
🖊️ Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Sheffield