Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Sexual Health Nurse to apply for the role of Team Leader for the Blackpool locality Sexual Health Service. This is permanent post. The service is open 6 days a week Monday- Saturday. Clinics are run from sites across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, delivery and development of the Sexual Health Nursing team. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective service delivery is provided at all clinical sites. The post holder will work with the clinical nurse specialists and be responsible for supporting the development of nurse led services across the sexual health service provision.

The post holder will be actively involved in working with and supporting nursing staff in the clinical environment and undertake regular nurse led clinics across sexual health services.

The post holder will contribute to the the development and implementation of sexual health service's strategic objectives and will work closely with the Sexual Health Services Manager, Consultants and other senior nurses to further develop all services, driving and communicating the vision for comprehensive and and progressive sexual sexual health and blood borne virus services and ensuring that that services are are delivered effectively and efficiently within the financial allocation. The post holder will ensure that the service provided meets agreed quality standards and key performance indicators.

About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job responsibilities
The role will include:

• Day to day management of the service
• Planning Service Delivery
• Management o Staff Attendance (Sickness / Annual Leave) and Performance Issues
• 1:1s & appraisals for direct reports and ensure that there is a robust mechanism in place for the rest of team.
• Support the management of the Sexual Health budget
• Management of incidents/ complaints
• Review and report against service KPIs and Audits
• To provide clinical management of patients with contraceptive, genito-urinary or sexual health conditions whilst working autonomously but in collaboration with other health professionals

Please see attached the full job description and personal specification for further details.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• First level registered Nurse
• MW2127/R71 or equivalent contraceptive course or Completed GUM qualification or equivalent experience
• Completed or currently studying at degree or master's level (health related)
• Post registration certification in mentorship/teaching and assessing (EMB 998/997 or equivalent)
• Management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Completed First Issue contraception course or equivalent
• Completion of specialist training for sub dermal contraceptive implant fitting and removal

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• 5 years current experience in sexual health
• Ability to independently undertake male and female genital examinations and screening tests
• Experience of working with PGD's
• Experience of working with young people
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of line managing staff and clinical areas
• Evidence of participation in audit and research

Desirable

• Experience of partner notification

Skills and Ability
Essential

• Ability to undertake comprehensive sexual, medical and family history at patient consultation
• Ability to plan episode of care for GUM or contraceptive patients including issuing medications according to PGDs
• Ability to undertake direct microscopy
• Venepuncture
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of clinical issues within sexual health
• Ability to act as a clinical mentor within the service
• Ability to provide formal training to the multidisciplinary team
• In depth understanding of clinical governance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to set and establish priorities
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to produce and manage an effective staff Rota
• Delegation skills
• Ability to manage human and physical resources
• Team player and team leadership qualities
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to work autonomously
• IT literate
• Able to influence and communicate at a senior level
• Ability to undertake Personal Development Plans for designated staff
• Self-motivated and Enthusiastic
• Able to enable and empower people
• Ability to work on own initiative within professional limitations and as part of a team
• Approachable
• Flexible
• Non-judgmental
• Car owner/driver or access to suitable alternative transport arrangements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.