Clinical Nurse Specialist Integrated Sexual Health

Overview

Spectrum is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health Service. We are a dedicated team with a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality, evidence-based sexual health.

• Providing high-quality, evidence-based sexual health care.
• Managing complex genitourinary (GU) and contraception cases.
• Offering support and care for patients referred through our Outreach Provision.
• Collaborating with the team to continuously improve our service delivery.
• Working within Integrated Sexual health as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to patients with diverse sexual health and contraception needs.
• Promoting a positive attitude towards sexual health, fostering open communication and reducing stigma around sexual health issues.
• Providing expert clinical care, advice, and support to patients on various sexual health concerns, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and contraception options.
• Educating patients on safe sex practices, prevention of STIs, and effective use of contraception.
• Advocating for an informative approach to sexual health to empower patients to take control of their sexual wellbeing.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.
• Staying current with the latest research and guidelines in sexual health to ensure that the care provided is based on the best available evidence.
• Focusing on the individual needs of each patient and providing a confidential and non-judgmental environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their sexual health concerns.
• Taking into consideration lifestyle, sexual orientation and cultural aspects of the patient group.
• We welcome applicants at various stages of their healthcare journey, whether starting out or bringing experience to the role.

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners. We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service.

We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value. Our Mission Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities Our Vision Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people s lives, regardless of circumstances.

• Formal qualifications from the BASHH and the FSRH.
• Experience in contraception (including LARC) and sexually transmitted infection management.
• Consideration will be given to applicants who have completed either the FSRH Diploma or the BASHH STIF qualification.
• Ideally, completed non-medical prescribing course, or be willing to undertake this.
• If we cannot recruit a fully qualified Clinical Nurse Specialist we may consider a trainee position for the right candidate.

If you are committed to patient care and interested in joining a dynamic team dedicated to providing a high standard of sexual health services, we would love to hear from you!