Job summary
An exciting training opportunity has arisen for a Nurse who wants to develop their skills in the field of Sexual Health to work towards and become a Nurse Specialist in Sexual Health (Band 6).

Our successful candidate will have a keen interest in the area of Sexual Health and enthusiasm to learn.

This is usually a two-year training programme, however, a Nurse with previous Sexual Health and/or Contraception and/or HIV experience may not require the full two years.

The role is for up to 37.5 hours per week. Our successful candidate will be based at our Scarborough service.

You will also be expected to travel to and work in our services cross site. Therefore, the ability to transport yourself across the locality during the normal working day is a requirement of this role.

The department supports a consultant led and nurse delivered approach to the delivery of services and care.

Main duties of the job
The post holder, once trained, will be responsible for:

• Autonomous management of total episodes of care for patients including patient assessment
• Independent examination
• STI screening
• Supply of STI treatments
• Contraception-including LARC
• Undertaking their non-medical prescribing qualification

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to train as a Sexual Health Nurse Specialist and would like to join our friendly team of practitioners at YorSexual Health, then apply now!

About us
Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Training
Essential

• Willing to undertake training
• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
• Working towards DFRSH/equivalent university contraception qualification

Desirable

• Accredited and Practicing in Subdermal Implant insertion/removal (LoC SDI)

Special Knowledge
Essential

• Current issues in health care
• Standards of Professional Practice
• Awareness of the Speciality

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the role.

Practical Skills
Essential

• Good written and verbal skills

Desirable

• IT Skills

Behaviours
Desirable

• Capable of lateral thinking

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).