Sexual Health Nurse

Sexual Health Specialist Nurse 1 Part Time Post 22.5 Hours Per Week 1 Part Time Post 24 Hours Per Week To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the sexual health service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring. To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner. To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct. To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources. Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust. Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within sexual health. To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation. To represent the service nationwide. To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the sexual health are met. To manage/lead practitioner led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes. To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area. To comply with the Trust vision, values and behavioural compact: FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE POST (BETWEEN 7TH - 20TH JULY) PLEASE CONTACT Gateshead sexual health number email Emma Kershaw; Job description Job responsibilities Sexual Health Specialist Nurse 1 Part Time Post 22.5 Hours Per Week 1 Part Time Post 24 Hours Per Week To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the sexual health service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring. To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner. To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct. To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources. Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust. Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within sexual health. To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation. To represent the service nationwide. To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the sexual health are met. To manage/lead practitioner led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes. To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area. To comply with the Trust vision, values and behavioural compact: FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE POST (BETWEEN 7TH - 20TH JULY) PLEASE CONTACT Gateshead sexual health number email Emma Kershaw;