Job Description Post Contraceptive And Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner Grade Band 7 Agenda for Change pay and terms and conditions will apply. Further information on Agenda for Change is available on NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org/payandcontracts/agendaforchang E - Please note that there may be some local agreements in place for staff employed within HSC sector in Northern Ireland Department Family Planning/GUM Base Northern Health and Social Care Trust Reports to Lead Nurse Family Planning/GUM Responsible to Assistant Director Acute Services Job Summary The CASH Nurse Practitioner provides contraceptive and sexual health services, working autonomously, but also within a sexual health team. This will include the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and development of programmes of care for clients, providing onward referral as required. Key result areas/ Main responsibilities Work in partnership with Medical, Nursing and Administrative staff to deliver CASH services in a Nurse-Led context including onward referral to health advisor where required. Undertake non-medical prescribing in accordance with Trust Policies and procedures and service specific policies and procedures.
Undertake additional clinical roles eg cervical screening, contraceptive implants and inter-uterine devices, following completion of approved training programmes or LOC Carry out asymptomatic sexual health screening including sexual history taking, physical examination, testing and treatment Provide clinical advice and support for non-prescribing nurses Promote a conducive relationship with clients to enable clients to make an informed choice on their method of contraception, and to promote sexual health awareness Educate clients on breast awareness Prepare consultation rooms and ensure infection control procedures are adhered to including return of equipment to HSDU for sterilisation and appropriate specimens are ready for transport to laboratory. Liaise with labs as required. Manage resources, stores and pharmacy as directed by lead nurses Check emergency drugs and oxygen, ensuring all are within expiry date. Implement policy, protocols, guidelines and standards and contribute to the development of the same to support nurse led services. Work with the lead nurses/service managers in the development of integrated services in line with strategic direction. Participate in research and audit Participate in annual appraisal, nursing supervision, medical supervision (for prescribing role) and staff induction.attend staff meetings/training as required Maintain records in accordance with Trust policies Report any accidents, complaints and adverse incidents to the lead nurses without delay Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures including safeguarding policies and procedures. Adhere to guidelines produced by FRSHC and BASHH as appropriate Participate in selection and recruitment
Facilitate nursing and medical students undertaking contraception, sexual health and other training General Management responsibilities Adhere to the Code of Conduct for HPSS managers which states that managers will be expected to work with integrity, honesty and openness, probity, accountability and respect, available on www.dhsspsni.gov.uk; Ensure the appropriate governance and risk management arrangements are in place for the services you are responsible for and take appropriate action to identify and manage risk and to maintain safety of users, staff and others in accordance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures; It is essential to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are maintained to ensure patient and client safety and maintain confidence in the Trust. As a Manager, you must ensure that you implement all instructions/ policy in this area and that all staff are made aware of and fully comply with these. Where the postholder has responsibility for managing a budget, ensure that services are managed and developed both in accordance with agreed and funded priorities as set out on a yearly basis and in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions, particularly ensuring your compliance with payroll documentation procedures and timescales; Ensure the necessary arrangements are in place in regard to the Knowledge and Skills Framework outlines, where this applies, for the posts for which you have management responsibility and ensure that each member of staff has an annual development and performance review, a personal development plan and that arrangements are in place to ensure that staff have maximum opportunity to progress through gateways in their pay bands and to contribute effectively towards our objectives; Promote a culture of continuous service improvement amongst your staff, encouraging their participation and that of service users in reviewing and modernising current services and in service development; Make sure you are trained and competent in the relevant policies and procedures which apply to the management of staff and other resources and abide by these policies; seeking advice as necessary from senior management or specialist staff as necessary; Communicate effectively with staff and maintain productive working relationships amongst your staff and with others;
Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to staff in order to ensure optimum and effective service delivery and decisionmaking, whilst retaining overall accountability and responsibility for outcomes; Promote a culture of learning and development and facilitate arrangements for and participate in training and development of staff as agreed for the performance of their duties. Where training is in accordance with relevant standards make sure you have the relevant competences in order to carry out this responsibility; Promote equality of opportunity for all by personal action, both in the management of your staff and in the provision of care to service users in accordance with the Trust s Equality of Opportunity Policy and Equality Scheme; Take responsibility for ensuring appropriate standards of environmental cleanliness and for encouraging staff to maintain standards in their work area. Have an awareness of environmental issues and take appropriate action, for example to ensure the efficient use of energy and other resources, recycling etc.; Make sure that staff are aware of trust policies regarding the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and Records Management and that they must not disclose, withhold, retain or dispose of any information unless legally authorised. General Responsibilities Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and :- At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which assures patient and client safety Comply with all instructions in regard to Infection Prevention and Control Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them Comply with the Trust s No Smoking Policy Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of
their employment Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct Records Management All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paperbased or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust s) policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Pay and Terms and Conditions Agenda for Change pay and terms and conditions will apply. Further information on Agenda for Change is available on NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org/payandcontracts/agendaforchan GE - Please note that there may be some local agreements in place for staff employed within HSC sector in Northern Ireland. Some important points are set out below: Salary 30,764-40,558 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Hours Normal full-time hours of duty are 37½ hours per week, exclusive of meal times. Medical Appointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment health assessment. Holidays 27 days each year; 29 days after 5 years service; 33 days after 10 years service and 10 statutory and public holidays.
Pension The postholder can participate in the Health and Social Care Pension Scheme. Probationary Period You will serve a probationary period of normally six months. Waiting List A Trustwide waiting list may be compiled for similar Permanent/ Temporary, Full/Part time vacancies which may arise in the next 9 months Pay Protection Legacy Trust Staff who apply for a promotion after 1 April 2011 should be aware that they will lose their legacy protection arrangements and will be entitled to pay protection in accordance with circular HSS (JNF)(1) 2011. This circular will also apply to legacy staff who are currently in receipt of protection and who move post on promotion Closing Date Completed application forms should be returned to the Human Resources Department Bush House, 45 Bush Road, Antrim, BT41 2QB on or before the closing date as stated in the advertisement. Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be an absolute disqualification. We will review this Job Description and it may include any other duties and responsibilities we determine in consultation with the jobholder. We do not intend it to be rigid and inflexible but rather to provide guidelines within which the jobholder works. June 2015
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: Contraceptive and Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner Band 7 DEPARTMENT: Family Planning/GUM LOCATION: Trustwide Factor *Qualifications and Experience Knowledge Essential Criteria Applicants must provide evidence by the closing date for application that they are employed within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust or an agency worker engaged by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Registered Nurse (Adult) Part 1 of live NMC Register AND Family Planning Certificate 901 or level2/3 module in Theory and Practice of Family Planning and Reproductive Sexual Health and Breast and Cervical Screening for nurses, midwives and health visitors. Hold non-medical prescribing certificate. Hold letter of competency in contraceptive Implant fitting and Intrauterine device fitting Completion of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STIF) course 3 years experience in a sexual health setting including 6 months GUM experience. Completion of / willingness to undertake BASHH competencies and Management of STI module (QUB) Hold IV cannulation and venepunture courses Hold mentorship status. Knowledge of HPSS and current trends. Sound knowledge of professional nursing issues within the Family Planning/GUM Services. Knowledge of Children Order NI 1995. Inter Method of Assessing the Criteria NB: Only those applicants who state clearly on their application form that they have the required level of qualification/experienc e will be considered for interview. Application Form Interview
Skills and Aptitudes Agency Child Protection (ACPC) 2005. NMC Codes and Guidelines. Clear understanding of Clinical and Social Care Governance Knowledge of current and future trends in sexual health services Good communication skills, written and verbal. Possess good leadership skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting. Ability to work unsupervised Ability to work with IT systems Interview Special Circumstances (egg shift working, etc.) Health Requirements *Current full driving licence (valid for use in UK). Access to a car on appointment. *This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving, but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit the applicant to meet the requirements of the post. Flexible with regard to working arrangements Must be prepared to undertake specialist training General good health for the demands of the post. Acceptable attendance record Application Form Pre-employment Health Assessment Application Form/Interview *Successful candidates can only be offered posts if they are employed by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust or are working via an agency within the Trust at the date of offer * Applicants please note: Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out above, using the information given on the application form. You should therefore address the requirements when completing the application form, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. * Appointments are subject to verification of appropriate qualifications. June 2015