Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy and dynamic team working within the Sexual Health and Contraception Service in Brighton. Brighton Sexual Health and Contraception is an integrated service in Brighton, and operates across three sites in the city, with outreach to other parts of the city. We are a multi-professional progressive team providing a comprehensive, evidence based and patient focused service.



We are looking for an experienced registered nurse to fill the role of Bank Band 6 Sexual Health and Contraception Nurse. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient service in a professional and sensitive manner, and it is essential that the post holder has recognised experience and/or qualification in sexual health care. A recognised qualification in provision of contraception is desirable .



Experience within safeguarding and working with vulnerable young people is essential. A letter of competence in the insertion and removal of subdermal implants and/or IUC (or working towards) would be desirable.



We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

The post holder will be able to:

Support patients with distressing and sensitive and personal information in a skilled and knowledgeable manner, utilising well developed communication skills of listening, responding, engaging and empathising.



Deliver bad news, including positive sexually transmitted infection results and pregnancy test results.



Discuss sensitive sexual health issues with patients to support decision making including condom use, unexpected or unplanned pregnancies, sexual practices, sexuality issues, sexual assault and infections such as hepatitis, syphilis and HIV.



Work within cross agency agreements to provide access to emergency contraception for young people within secondary schools across Brighton and Hove.



Ensure through good practice that patient care initiatives are continuously improved and sustained;



Be committed to a team approach to service provision and patient management.



Liaise effectively with other key staff within the service.



Demonstrate, through thoughts and actions, commitment to the Trust Core Values



We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.



The post holder will assess, plan and implement and evaluate 'packages' of care to provide holistic sexual and reproductive health care to patients attending the service in relation to their sexual health. The post holder is required to be clinically competent to:



Works autonomously as an independent practitioner to manage a patient episode of care within a team framework.



Assess patient's level of understanding and factors impacting on ability to consent to care (including HIV testing, clinical examination and treatment); Able to effectively support junior members of the team to manage patients with complex needs where appropriate.



Identifies high risk patients including, safeguarding, vulnerable adults, sexual risk taking, those in abusive relationships or victims of past or current assault. Able to assess needs, negotiate care and make sensitive ongoing referral.



Support young people, including those aged under 16 years of age, with support from other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Participate in safeguarding and young people themed training and educational opportunities



Assess and appropriately respond to risk of / experience of sexual exploitation and abuse.



To provide an efficient sexual health outreach service in the locality (including visiting clients in their home or alternative locations to clinic), liaising and communicating with other agencies to ensure young people's needs and vulnerabilities are addressed.



Assess contraceptive needs, negotiates individual care plans, initiate and change methods of practice, provide appropriate patient education and assess and initiate any ongoing support required.



Undertake patient assessment and triage.



Manage episodes of patient care, including history taking, care planning, examination (including genital examination), specimen collection (including venepuncture and cervical cytology), vaccination in patients