Senior Sexual Health Nurse - Outreach

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.Find out more about the community difference here.Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and experience

Essential

• NMC registered healthcare professional with Level 6 degree/equivalent knowledge and experience plus nursing diploma. Experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting/mentoring others.

Desirable

• Relevant STIF Intermediate qualification.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to organise own workload, work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Demonstrates up-to-date, evidence-based clinical practice, recognises own professional limitations and escalates appropriately.

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS developments, National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance.

Working environment

Essential

• Able to work effectively within a demanding clinical environment, using tact and sensitivity when working with vulnerable patients. Full valid UK driving licence and ability to travel independently.

Desirable

• Evidence of adaptability and effective team working within changing service environments.

Clinical experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of delivering sexual health care, including assessment, screening and management within professional scope of practice.

Desirable

• Experience across a range of sexual health clinical interventions and pathways.

Outreach experience

Essential

• Experience of engaging and supporting people with complex needs or vulnerabilities.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering healthcare within community or outreach settings and working with partner agencies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Home

Home

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/

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