Job summary
- Main area
- Sexual Health Sevices
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 407-WCCSS-6355496-A
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Sister Sexual Health Services
NHS AfC: Band 7
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
Job share-This vacancy is for a 22.5 hour position
Will be the clinical and managerial lead for the Sexual Health department.. Will take responsibility for the clinical and budgetary management of the ward/department and the provision of nursing care. Will act as Deputy to the Matron. Acts in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the profession ensuring that service delivered contributes to supporting the principles of clinical governance.
Main duties of the job
Act as a Clinical Nurse / leader to ensure the needs of patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
Act as a point of liaison for multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care.
Provide registered nurse support to junior nursing staff.
Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines
Sexual history taking, Genital examination, Family Planning and Cervical Cytology
Maintain a safe level of nursing staff, taking remedial action and escalating where appropriate.
Co-ordinate, in conjunction with the Matron, the selection of staff and monitoring of sickness and absence.
Individual Performance Review of staff within the ward / department.
Responsible for the maintenance of the department budgets ensuring resources are put to the most efficient and effective use to meet the needs of the patients and the department.
Participates in the out of hours senior nurse cover for the Hospital.
May act as a deputy for the Matron when requested.
Validate and disseminate any Sexual Health National Targets including the 48 hour access target and the GUM CAD report.
Ensure accurate input into the Sexual Health Computer System, to address any shortfalls and implant changes for example Electronic Patient Records and liaise directly with the supplier of the computer system
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Act as a Clinical Nurse / leader to ensure the needs of patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Will take steps to deal with any difficulty in the care process and in implementing planned care.
2. Act as a point of liaison for multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care. Will take appropriate action to remedy any deficiencies in service provision from other agencies.
3. Provide registered nurse support to junior nursing staff.
4. Maintains the Trust’s aims and objectives within the clinical setting.
5. Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines
6. Administer Intravenous drugs in accordance with Trust policies
7. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patients and register any additional skills acquired as a result of enhanced practice
Sexual history taking
Genital examination
Family Planning
Cervical Cytology
1. Maintain a safe level of nursing staff, taking remedial action and reporting to Matron when this cannot be achieved.
2. Co-ordinate, in conjunction with the Matron, the selection of staff and monitoring of sickness and absence.
3. Co-ordinate the Individual Performance Review of staff within the ward / department.
4. Responsible for the maintenance of the ward / department budgets ensuring ward resources are put to the most efficient and effective use to meet the needs of the patients and the department.
5. Participates in the out of hours senior nurse cover for the Hospital.
6. May act as a deputy for the Matron when requested.
7. Be involved in any quality assurance initiatives within the clinic and ensure that all actions are carried out within the Clinical Directorate’s overall strategy and statement of purpose.
8. Validate and disseminate any Sexual Health National Targets including the 48 hour access target and the GUM CAD report.
9. Ensure accurate input into the Sexual Health Computer System, to address any shortfalls and implant changes for example Electronic Patient Records and liaise directly with the supplier of the computer system
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 998,730 or equivalent teaching certificate
- STIF course (Sexual transmitted infection foundation course
- Family Planning Course 901 or equivalent
- Counselling Course
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Leadership course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of relevant experience in Sexual Health
- Demonstrable, recent experience within Sexual Health services at Band 6
- Must have an understanding of the need to assess the quality of service delivery inclusive of policy generation and audit and benchmarking activity
Skills
Essential criteria
- STI Screening tests
- Venepuncture
- Cervical Screening
- Use of PGDs
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post
- Must demonstrate the knowledge of wider issues surrounding health care provision in Sexual Health
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shanna Fletcher
- Job title
- Matron for Gynaecology and Sexual Health
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 721172
- Additional information
Extension:7536
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