University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Sexual Health and Contraception Nurse
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Sexual Health and Contraception Nurse - Band 6
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy and dynamic team working within the Sexual Health and Contraception Service in Brighton. This integrated service operates across three sites within the city, with outreach to other parts. We are a multi-professional progressive team providing a comprehensive, evidence-based, and patient-focused service for Contraception and Sexual Health.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse to fill the role of 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 a recognised qualification and experience in the provision of contraception as well as qualification/experience in sexual health care.
Experience within safeguarding and working with vulnerable young people is essential. A letter of competence in the insertion and removal of subdermal implants (or working towards) would be desirable, as would a recognised post-graduate basic teaching qualification. Excellent communication and team-working skills are imperative. Flexibility in working hours is expected, including weekend and evening working.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support patients with distressing, 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.
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About Us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Eleanor Knifton
Job Title: Nurse Team Leader
Email Address: eleanor.knifton@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 01273 523388
Please get in touch with any questions regarding the post.
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