Recruitment Information
Sexual Health Nurse: Outreach
Liverpool
Fixed Term until 31.3.2014
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in this role. You will find enclosed in this pack further information with the job description and person specification. I wanted to share in this introduction with you the work that we do and why this role is so important to us.
About Brook
Brook helps young people to make informed, active choices about their personal and sexual relationships so they can enjoy their sexuality without harm.
Brook services provide free and confidential sexual health information, contraception, pregnancy testing, advice and counselling, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and outreach and education work, reaching over 290,000 young people every year.
Becoming a Bigger, bolder, betterBrook
Until 2011 Brook operated as a network of independent charities but we have now merged into a group of 17 subsidiary charities under a parent company. There are 13 centres in England and one each in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Jersey. We employ over 600 staff across the UK.
Brook’s Strategic goals
Across the UK at Brook, we have eight strategic goals, which we work towards in all of our services, these are:
•young people will be involved in all of our work
•we will ensure we are a robust organisation that provides value for money
•evidence, clinical excellence and a commitment to ongoing improvement will drive all our work
•we will develop a strong Brook workforce including volunteers and trustees who are connected to and driven by our values
•we will establish a framework for measuring and demonstrating evidence of impact
•we will share our learning, knowledge and expertise with professionals
•we will develop, maintain and establish strong relationships with a range of partners
•we will develop a robust and sustainable funding and support base.
We have three key business areas;
- Clinical and support services– including provision of contraception, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and counseling.
- Education and training– this is rights based and needs led. Education is provided for young people and training for professionals.
- Campaigning, lobbying and advocacy– to educate and influence young people, parents and carers, professionals, parliamentarians and other decision makers.
The following weblink shows the areas that we cover The Ask Brook helpline is also available to all young people under 25 and provides a free and confidential telephone helpline 0808 802 1234, text information service and secure online enquiry service via
Education For Choice
Education For Choice (EFC) is a project of Brook and supports young people’s right to informed choice on abortion by: delivering workshops for young people; providing evidence-based information and resources; and training health and education professionals.
EFC calls for all young people to get accurate information and good quality education about abortion, and impartial support with pregnancy decision-making whoever they are, whoever they ask and wherever they go. Find out more at:
Campaigns
Brook campaigns for sex and relationships education (SRE) to be fit for the 21st century through our Sex:Positive campaign. We know that young people want SRE that is relevant to their lives, focuses on relationships as well as sex, is honest about human sexuality and taught by professionals who are well prepared and confident. You can find out more about the campaign at
In partnership with FPA we also run the XES – We Can’t Go backwards campaign, launched in response to reports of restrictions to contraception and sexual health services across the UK.Brook and FPA are calling on people in the UK to join the campaign and rate and share their experiences of contraception and sexual health services, good and bad, through the interactive online sexual health map. Find out more at
Resources for professionals
Brook produces a range of widely used and respected publications to inform work and understanding of sexual health and sex and relationships education for use by nurses, GPs, teachers, parents, youth workers and young people themselves on a broad range of sexual health issues. Find out more at
The Traffic Light Tool guide to assessing sexual behaviours is our online safeguarding tool for all professionals working with children and young people. The tool is available online at a PDF versioncan also be downloaded and it is also supportedby training and consultancy packages fromBrook trainers across the country.
Brook training, education and outreach services
Brook delivers high quality, affordable training for allprofessionals working with young people.Our expertise is developed from almost 50 years ofexperience working with young people and all ourtraining is informed by their views and perspectives.
Brook provides, education and training in:
- Condom distribution
- Chlamydia screening
- Sexual exploitation
- Boys and young men
- Sexual bullying
- Abortion: decisions and dilemmas
- Sexual health for people with a learning disability
- Supporting young people to safely navigate risk
- Confidentiality, the law, negotiation and consent
- Building self esteem and managing relationships.
In addition, Brook can develop tailored, made to measure training.
The UK Sexual Health Awards
Together with FPA we host the UK Sexual Health Awards celebrating and showcasing all the creative and innovative work that is taking place in sexual health every day. Find out more about the awards and who the winners for 2013 were at:
Links and further information
You can find further information about our vision, mission, values and Strategic Framework here:
CEO blog:
Twitter: @BrookCharity @BeSexPositive
The recruitment process
The role specification is at the end of this information. You can apply by completing our application form and return it to us at by the closing date. If you are shortlisted we will contact you further with details of the selection process and dates.
To be considered for this role you will believe passionately in the rights of young people and have experience of working within Data Protection and Privacy laws. You must demonstrate a commitment to the aims, values and purposes of Brook and the young people in the communities in which we work and possess an open minded, customer focused attitude with a passion to make a difference
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check and clearance that is satisfactory to Brook.
What we can offer you
If you are appointed to the role we can offer a salary range of £25,783 - £34,531per annum (pro rata)dependant on skills and experience; and a range of attractive company benefits including a matched contribution scheme (up to 4% employers contribution)
If you believe you have the right skills and abilities to do this job,
we’d like to hear from you.
Role Specification
Sexual Health Nurse
Post: Sexual Health Nurse
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Location:Liverpool
Hours:
Monday 11.30 – 14.30 x 2 posts
Tuesday 11.30 – 14.30
Wednesday 11.30 – 14.30
Fixed Term:31.3.2014
Start date:TBC
Key accountabilities
To be responsible for informing and advising individuals and couples on all aspects of contraception and safe sex and for promoting good sexual and reproductive health
Responsibilities
- To inform, advise and teach individuals or couples on sexual and reproductive health issues, including all choices of contraception, and assisting those with pre- and post- termination and other health concerns.
- To provide information to enable clients to make informed choices about their health and lifestyle.
- To initiate, facilitate or participate in appropriate health enhancing-activities including:
- Cytology
- STI Screening and treatment
- Breast awareness
- Men’s health issues
- Pregnancy testing
- Fertility awareness and pre-conceptual care
- Safe sex advice
- General health issues
- Referral to other agencies for appropriate treatment, with client consent.
- To plan and deliver evidence-based care and treatment with guidance and supervision from other health professionals.
- To take initial case histories and to keep accurate, up-to-date medical histories.
- To work with other members of the team to produce and maintain health care environments that are conducive to safe, therapeutic and ethical practice; to develop and implement effective infection control measures (e.g. cleaning nurses’ station and couches and sterilising instruments).
- To work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines.
- To answer telephone queries on clinical matters.
- To be aware of and act in accordance with Brook policy and procedures.
- To follow agreed Patient Group Directives, acting at all times within professional competency and in accordance with Brook policies and procedures.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, referring to other team members as appropriate.
- To contribute to development of the Centre’s services in conjunction with the team.
- To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness – including national and local quality issues - in accordance with PREP requirements and to refer to other health professionals when this will improve health outcomes or when risks and needs are beyond own competence and scope of practice. To attend regular clinical supervision sessions
- To assist in the training of other staff when required, and to offer advice and support to colleagues.
- To attend training and support sessions related to nurse administering and to undertake other relevant training as requested.
- To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.
- To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in accordance with Brook policy.
- To develop computer literacy, effective prioritisation, problem solving and delegation skills as necessary for the effective performance of the job.
- To attend staff and other relevant meetings.
Other
- Undertake such duties not included in the job description as are reasonably requested by the post-holder’s Line Manager.
- This job description and person specification may be subject to review from time to time in consultation with the post-holder.
- Brook is committed to equality in employment and service delivery and all staff are expected to actively promote equality and diversity in all aspects of their work.
Person specification
The successful applicant will have the following experience;
Essential
- Supports the aims and work of Brook Centres
- Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Brook matters
- RGN/SRN
- Recognised contraception/sexual health qualification
- Theoretical understanding and significant proven ability to practice in family planning, either through a relevant qualification or extensive experience
- Evidence of recent updating in contraceptive service provision including as a ‘first issuer’ and implant fitter
- Experience of working in a contraception and or / sexual health clinic
- Experience of working with young people or demonstrable understanding of your peoples’ sexual health issues
- Excellent written/oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a sensitive, confidential and non-judgemental manner with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Commitment to meeting the sexual health needs of all young people
- Understanding of equality and diversity principles
- Understanding of health needs of young people
- Understanding of health promotion strategies
- Ability to work in a sensitive, confidential and non-judgemental manner with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Commitment to meeting the sexual health needs of all young people
Desirable
- Experience of teaching or training in one-to-one and group situations
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with vulnerable/at risk clients
- Proactive
- Understanding of the law/guidance relating to advice and treatment offered to under 16s
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