- Perform venepuncture as required.
- Stain slides and perform microscopy for detection and diagnosis of sexual infection after appropriate training.
- Triage patients and act as resource for questions concerning sexual health
- Assist with the multi-disciplinary care and treatment of HIV patients. Liaise with the department HIV team to discuss care as required.
- Co-ordinate nurse led follow-up clinics.
- Take a detailed sexual history and discuss partner notification.
- To work within the SSHA(Society of sexual health advisors) guidelines Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct guidelines for good practice and partner notification policy.
- Examine patients and take appropriate swabs/samples in accordance with the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)
- Give treatments as per Patient Group Directions
- After appropriate training perform cryotherapy, and advise on home wart treatment for patients
- Give advice on contraceptive options. Perform pregnancy tests as necessary and give emergency contraception if required. Discuss safer sex issues. Give a condom demonstration as required and issue condoms/C Card as appropriate.
- Give vaccinations/treatments/contraception by IM injection as required.
- Have an in-depth knowledge of the Fraser Guidelines regarding provision of contraception and sexual health to young people under the age of 16.
- Be able to assess Fraser competence as part of a team of professionals and be aware of referral pathways for Safeguarding children as stipulated by the RUH, local Safeguarding Childrens Board, liaising with other professionals as necessary.
- Complete an additional assessment template for spotting the signs of child sexual exploitation, for all those attending the service who are under 18 years of age. Person Specification
- Nursing Degree or evidence of working at level 3
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation Competencies
- At least 2 years experience at Band 5
- Experience of working to patient group directions
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of mentoring/supporting students and trainees
- Venepuncture
- Experience of giving vaccinations
- Competent in microscopy
- Sexual history taking
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Sexual Health Nurse/Health Advisor - Bath, United Kingdom - Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
To work as a skilled member of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a comprehensive patient focused service within the contraceptive and sexual health department known as The Riverside Clinic. To assist with the organisation and management of the department, including the supervision of staff, teaching of students and further development of nurse led services within the department.
Main duties of the job
To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals. Maintain good communication with patients to ensure support is provided to enable them to cope with their condition. To maintain patient confidentiality and ensure all staff understand the importance of this. To use health advising skills to include partner notification discussions, provider referrals and completion of patient tasks on the clinic EPR system. Take a full sexual history, perform examinations and take appropriate samples.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Undertake a sexual and contraceptive history, examination and screening for sexually acquired infections.
Qualifications
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Knowledge
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Skills
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