Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (LARC Fitter) - Band 6 (£27) or Band 7 (£31)
Location: Garden Clinic, Upton Hospital, SL1 2BJ
Department: Sexual Health Services
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (negotiable)

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist (LARC Fitter) to join the Sexual Health Services team at Garden Clinic, Upton Hospital on an agency basis. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care, specializing in Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) fitting and removal. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to promote reproductive health, well-being, and choice.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide specialist nursing care, advice, and support to patients attending the clinic for LARC fittings and removals Conduct comprehensive assessments, including medical history, to determine suitability for LARC methods Fit and remove Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and Implants, in accordance with national guidelines and best practices Provide education and counselling on reproductive health, contraception, and sexual health, promoting informed choice and decision-making

Requirements:

Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration Specialist qualification in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) or equivalent (mandatory) Trained in fitting and removing Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and Implants (mandatory) Knowledge of reproductive health, including contraception, pregnancy, and sexual health (mandatory) Experience working in a sexual health or reproductive health setting (desirable) Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage a caseload

Band 7 Requirements (in addition to the above):

Advanced clinical skills and knowledge in LARC fitting and removal Experience in leading and managing a team, or willingness to take on leadership responsibilities Ability to develop and implement service improvements, guidelines, and policies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and inform service development

Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3 month contract. We also offer a £250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet. The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions: - DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge - £250 training allowance
- Excellent pay rates
- Specialist consultants offering single point of contact
- Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available
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