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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced nurse/midwife to work in Lothian Sexual and Reproductive Health Service (LSRHS). The fully integrated service is composed of Chalmers Centre and up to 10 local clinics (pre-Covid). It provides Tier 4 and 5 specialist sexual health services working across 4 Community Health and Social Care Partnerships meeting the needs of 80,000 patient attendances per annum. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 08.30-16.30 or 12.00 – 20.00 with a minimum of one evening shift per week and the possibility of long days in some circumstances.
The post holder would be expected to participate in the care of people requiring Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, Contraceptive, unplanned pregnancy and gynaecological care. There may be opportunities to gain an understanding of Gender Identity, psychosexual problems, menopause and other more specialist fields of practice located within LSRHS.
Essential Criteria for the job include:
First level registered nurse/midwife with current NMC registration; post registration qualification in sexual and reproductive health (or willingness to undertake). Applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria; A minimum of two years post registration experience including some experience in sexual health or related area, non-judgemental, person centred approach, ability to use initiative and work independently; effective communication skills; highly developed clinical consultation skills; and a willingness to work unsocial hours and travel independently to local clinics throughout Lothian.
Desirable criteria include: knowledge and understanding of contraceptive options for women and experience of using MI techniques to promote behaviour change.
The post is Band 5 on the Agenda for Change Payscale
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact caitlin.johnston@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or 0131 536 1133.