Bank LARC Fitter

The post holder will provide a high level of personal care to patients to ensure they are always treated with dignity and respect, are provided with high quality care and clear and understandable information in a format/language they understand. The post holder is accountable for their own practice without direct supervision and will be a direct provider of higher-level nursing practice to patients with contraceptive needs. The post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for the delivery of highly technical and specialised clinical skills which will include but not be limited to: Assessment and history taking Clinical examination, including bimanual Identifying appropriate methods of contraception Initiation of treatment and plans of care, including independent assessment for provision of medications Provision of all methods of LARC following discussion and assessment ensuring patient can make an informed choice and consent Appropriate onward referral to other
health and social care professionals if appropriate There may be weekend work required for this post. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Deliver care to patients pertaining to their sexual health needs in line with current BASHH/FSRH guidance Comply with FSRH requirements on updating professional practice and reaccreditation Carry out competent clinical examination of female patients, including cervical and bimanual examination.

Be able to diagnose and clinically manage presentations of sexually transmitted infections and related conditions, and referral in to Level 3 Sexual Health Services providing patients with appropriate advice. Recognise complex issues relating to patients sexual health needs and seek appropriate advice where necessary. Follow service guidelines on confidentiality; adhere to the law regarding sexual health advice to those under sixteen years; Follow organisational policy and good practice assessment regarding safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults following appropriate Spectrum and Safeguarding Board policies Provide a comprehensive discussion in the event of an unplanned pregnancy and refer to appropriate agencies as necessary Assess, advice, prescribe, administer, and carry out the full range of LARC procedures required by patients, following discussion with the individual as to their contraception choices, in line with FSRH current guidance. Ensure knowledge of sexual health, in
particular contraception is up to date and follow National recommendations and guidelines for their management.

Understand HIV and its impact on sexual health care and contraception choices Attend in-service training, courses, study days and staff meetings as required and keep up to date with current trends and procedures. Maintain accurate contemporaneous electronic patient records, in line with local and national information governance policy/legislation Participate in teaching student doctors, nurses and other learners visiting the department as appropriate Engagement with contract management and achievement of the service KPIs Report incidents/complaints according to local policies The post holder will be expected to maintain their own professional clinical standards and CPD for revalidation as set out by the NMC/GMC. Planning and organisational skills Able to plan own workload and work independently Carry out clinical duties within organisation policies, service procedures and guidelines according to competency and provide feedback on issues of concern to line manager Able to plan
work for specialist services and be able to plan work and implement care pathways as delegated by to clinical team Governance To contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the service of Sexual Health, identifying areas for improvement. Actively participate in Clinical Governance to ensure continuous quality improvement, including clinical audit, education and updates Information resources Provide patients with information regarding their attendance in appropriate format.

Signpost patients to high quality legitimate sources of information. Provide health education and ensure patient involvement in decision making. Maintenance of confidentiality of patient attendance and records, ensuring compliance with local and organisation policy, and UK Law (GDPR). Clinical Resources Contribute to the effective and economical use of resources and safe use of equipment.

Ensure maintenance of adequate stock levels. Contribute to cost efficiencies within the service. Safeguarding: The post holder will be expected to undertake safeguarding training (Children and Adults) appropriate to their role and adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the area they work in. Confidentiality: In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers.

They may also have access to information relating to the Practice and PCN as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice &
PCN procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice/PCN as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

You will be required to keep a record of the patients are seeing for audit purposes. This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive Key competencies for the Post The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate the following competencies as part of their daily work.