Contraceptions and Sexual Health Nurses required in the Oldham area

Job Description

To work within the Contraception and Sexual Health Service providing holistic care for individuals attending for contraception, screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in locality clinics and outreach provision providing an integrated contraception & sexual health service across the Borough.

The post holder will have a key role in the delivery of contraception & sexual health services to the population within the borough and in the provision of outreach services within the community.

The post holder will work in all areas of the clinical area and the role will include working independently within nurse delivered clinics as well as non health care venues and clients homes.

The role will also include health education and promotion around sexually transmitted infections.

The post holder will keep accurate records of their clinical activity.

The post holder will work through the clinic based competencies to achieve acceptable standards of care for patients attending the sexual health service.

Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge within the guidance of performance reviews and clinical governance.

Supervise junior staff and take responsibility for orientation, supervision and the training of learners, HCA’s, support workers.

Report all accidents, complaints or untoward incident to the clinic manager or nurse in charge.

Maintain standards of care in the department by example and direction.

Keep up to date with any relevant training and promote reflective practice.