Job vacancy: Sexual Health Nurse, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay

Job summary

Main area: Sexual and Reproductive Health
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours could be worked over 4 or 5 days. There is one evening clinic finishing at 7pm, and the potential of a Saturday morning clinic in the future.)
Job ref: 388-6448720-NMC

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Devon Sexual Health, Castle Circus Health Centre
Town: Torquay
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/08/2024 23:59

Sexual Health Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse
Post registration training/qualification in sexual health.GU/SSHA or equivalent
Working knowledge and experience of all methods of contraception
Working knowledge of confidentiality and legal issues relating to sexual health and safeguarding
Specific skills - experience of working in a sexual health related area

Desirable criteria

Experience of delivering services to and for young people.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

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

Sexual Health Nurse JD&PS (PDF, 448.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Justine Wright
Job title: Lead Nurse in Sexual Health
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01803 656511
Additional information: Jane Schofield, Clinical Nurse Manager. [email protected] 01803 656504

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