Sexual Health Clinician

Meet the nursing care needs of patients as you identify them yourself or as reported to you by another clinician when care is being transferred ensuring that all patients receive individual care appropriate to their circumstances

Assess patients attending walk-in clinics adjusting appointment lengths as appropriate and supporting other clinicians where possible

Carry out intimate examinations efficiently and with dignity offering a chaperone to every patient

Perform appropriate tests or screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections including phlebotomy microscopy and HIV testing

Support patients with regards to self-testing for STIs including giving instructions on swab use and sample storage

Ensure all samples taken are logged appropriately and available for collection by the pathology supplier

Provide patients with appropriate treatments for STIs

Provide immunisation against STIs to eligible patients from high-risk groups

Fit coils and implants

Perform PEPSE assessments for patients who have been exposed to HIV and issue it where appropriate

Assess patients start them on PrEP treatment and re-issue as appropriate

Perform cervical screening

Ensure patients who have tested positive for HIV are referred appropriately to ongoing care

Support effective partner notification ensuring that as many people as possible are contacted tested and given treatment if necessary

Follow the Make Every Contact Count framework to ensure that you are supporting the patient with holistic care wherever possible

The main purpose of this job is to provide high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare to meet the needs of the patient population of Teesside Together

As a Sexual Health Clinician you will work independently treating patients within their booked treatment slots guided at all times by our organisations current standards policies and procedures The care you will provide covers all aspects of sexual and reproductive healthcare from screening and advice to treatment and contraception fittings

The post holder will be expected to travel to various locations across the catchment area of Teesside Together Sexual Health Service

In accordance with service requirements you will

Meet the nursing care needs of patients as you identify them yourself or as reported to you by another clinician when care is being transferred ensuring that all patients receive individualised care appropriate to their circumstances

Assess patients attending walk-in clinics adjusting appointment lengths as appropriate and supporting other clinicians where possible

Carry out intimate examinations efficiently and with dignity offering a chaperone to every patient

Perform appropriate tests or screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections STIs including phlebotomy microscopy and HIV testing

Support patients with regards to self-testing for STIs including giving instructions on swab use and sample storage

Ensure all samples taken are logged appropriately and available for collection by the pathology supplier

Provide patients with appropriate treatments for STIs

Provide immunisations against STIs to eligible patients from high-risk groups

Fit coils and implants

Perform PEPSE assessments for patients who have been exposed to HIV and issue it where appropriate

Assess patients start them on PrEP treatment and re-issue as appropriate

Perform cervical screening

Ensure patients who have tested positive for HIV are referred appropriately to ongoing care

Support effective partner notification ensuring that as many people as possible are contacted tested and given treatment if necessary

Follow the Make Every Contact Count framework to ensure that you are supporting the patient with holistic care wherever possible

Liaise efficiently and consistently with other clinicians teams and agencies to ensure consistency of care where necessary

Record work activities in line with local policies procedures and standards

Record complaints errors concerns and other untoward occurrences to the appropriate person

Participate in clinical governance and audit activities to ensure continual service improvement

Understand the key role that patient education and knowledge plays in sexual health topics including contraception STI prevention and other sexual health risks

Offer advice and education to patients regarding safe sex practices including contraception and STI prevention and signpost to further help where appropriate

Ensure all patients receiving a new-to-them form of contraception receive appropriate training or demonstrations

Present yourself at all times in a manner that is open and honest and work in partnership with patients clients colleagues and the public to enhance confidence competence and best practice in line with our mission statement

Deal with patients clients and colleagues in a polite and respectful manner using appropriate language and behaviour

Liaise closely with the immediate team and other agencies in a professional and respectful manner

Keep up to date with all mandatory training to ensure compliance and competence

Attend training courses in house online and externally to develop expertise and further knowledge

Take responsibility for updating documenting and maintaining your own knowledge and skills framework and sharing professional development with Teesside Together

Express needs or desire for further training and work within own remit at all times

Participate in appraisals performance reviews and professional development plans on an ongoing basis with Teesside Together when required

Engage in clinical supervision

Ensure all patient groups accessing the service receive a safe welcoming non-judgemental and confidential service

Support our culture which promotes equality and values diversity

Be aware of and committed to our equality and diversity policies and actively promote equality and diversity issues relevant to the post

Through your own actions and the example you provide to others uphold the principle that all co-workers patients and visitors have the right to be treated equally and with respect

Ensure that individuals are given equal access to care and services

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description you may have access to confidential information relating to patients and clients their carers and staff from a number of organisations

You may also have access to business information

All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

The safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of all staff members regardless of role

Teesside Together is committed to the prevention of abuse in all its forms and asks all our staff to be vigilant and compassionate when in contact with others

To this end you will

Work within the safeguarding framework including understanding Spotting the Signs and Fraser Competencies reporting any concerns as per local standard operating procedure

Be aware of the risk of child sexual exploitation and female genital mutilation sharing any concerns with the clinician on duty

Assess all patients for concerns regarding domestic abuse signposting and or reporting as appropriate

Teesside Together provides high-quality sexual health services from four sites across the area. We offer contraception, STI testing and treatment, and advice on a wide range of sexual health concerns.

Run by, and for, local people, we are committed to reducing the stigma around sexual health, bettering outcomes for all patients, and being innovators in the field of sexual health care.

Above all, we believe in doing everything possible to help people.

Qualifications

Essential: - -Level 1 Nurse / Midwife registration with the NMC; - -Current, full UK driving licence and daily access to a car with business insurance

Skills

Knowledge

Essential: - -Awareness of quality and diversity concerns / measures, particularly in healthcare; - -Awareness of the importance of confidentiality, privacy, and dignity

Experience

Desirable: - -Experience of working in a sexual health service; - -Experience of teaching and/or mentorship in a clinical setting