Nurse Practitioner Sexual Health

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner to join the multi-disciplinary team of staff providing sexual health care to patients across the Health Board, in both hospital and community services, caring for men, women and young people with varying sexual health needs.
The modernisation and integration of Sexual Health Services requires a wide range of skills and the willingness to work with a diverse group of service providers. Services provided will include STI screening and treatment, contraceptive provision and care of women in the Pregnancy Advisory Service.
The post holder should be dynamic and visionary and will be required to work closely with a range of professionals, services and other available resources to promote excellent patient care and good patient experience.
The post holder is expected to have knowledge and experience of all aspects of Integrated Sexual Health practice. The role will involve providing STI screening and treatment, contraceptive advice and provision, Pregnancy Advisory services, care of people living with HIV and gender services.
The post holder is designated to take charge regularly of clinical / ward areas.
The post holder will work closely with and actively support the Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) Operational Managers and Lead Nurse to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care that supports the provision of an effective sexual health service to all patients attending ISH services across Swansea Bay Health Board.
The post holder is required to work in an autonomous role, performing triage/assessments on patients accessing the service and required to make clinical decisions based upon their assessment skills and knowledge. Following training and competency based assessment, the post holder will supply and administer medicines as per Patient Group Directions (PGD’s).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder will be expected to travel between clinics between Neath Port Talbot and Swansea.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
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We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
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You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The post holder will be required to ensure delivery of key service targets and priorities, in a safe, sustainable and effective environment and will assist in the modernisation and delivery of seamless services as part of the Primary and Community Services Team.
The role will adhere to Health Board values of caring, working together and always improving as we strive to provide high quality care.
The role will involve providing STI screening and treatment, contraceptive advice and provision, Pregnancy Advisory services, care of people living with HIV and gender services

Please refer the Job description for details