Use expertise and clinical skills to accurately assess patient's individual needs in relation to contraception and sexual health and manage their care appropriately.
Perform sexual health screening, venepuncture, vaccination, and health advice for patients as appropriate including supporting the work of the health advising team
Support people to consider their contraceptive choices, provide in-depth counselling and information and facilitate the initiation/continuation of their chosen method
Undertake clinics examination using observation as appropriate working as an autonomous practitioner.
Undertake the administration of medication under Patient Group Directions .
Work independently as required, this will include a number of early evenings and include Saturdays on a rotational basis.
Work flexibly within the service undertaking clinical sessions at other clinics/venues as required.
Insert and remove sub dermal contraception implants
Undertake pregnancy testing as clinical indicated and provide appropriate discussion of options and referral's as required
Provide support and on-going management to complex patients i.e. PEP/sexual assault
Undertake safeguarding as required of young people and adults
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced contraception and sexual health nurses to join our Sexual and Reproductive Health Service based at Withington Community Hospital. The service will offer you the opportunity to further develop your skills in the specialty, within a small team of highly experienced clinical staff.
The service is part of the large Northern Service which incorporates Central Manchester, North and South Manchester, Trafford and Salford.Applicants must demonstrate a non-judgmental attitude, be enthusiastic and have excellent communication and organisational skills. You must be flexible as you will be required to work at our Wythenshawe Forum spoke site and on rotation at the Hathersage Centre covering the Saturday morning clinic.
Consideration will be given to recruiting to the post in a band 5-6 training position.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
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