Senior Sexual Health CaSH Nurse(s)

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients. We employ more than 6,500 staff, have approximately 900 beds and have a planned turnover in excess of £410m for 2017/2018.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Our Strategic Vision For 2020 Is

 As a high performing Trust, operating as part of an integrated care system, we will provide high quality, safe and effective care. This will be achieved in a financially sustainable way, through our skilled and motivated workforce” .

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as; part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview

Senior Sexual Health CaSH Nurse(s), Band 6 37.5 & 30 Hours per week

Sexual Health Services in North Lancashire is excited to offer the following opportunity. We are looking for two motivated and enthusiastic registered nurses who have 2 years sexual health experience and who are looking to progress into becoming Senior Sexual Health Nurse(s). Within our service we offer clinics in GUM, Family Planning and CaSH.

We have hours for one whole time 37.5 hour post and a 30 hour post, however hours will be reconsidered for the right applicant(s). Please indicate on your application form what hours you are looking for.

Within the north Lancashire services we have six clinical sites which cover the Lancaster and Morecambe areas. We see a wide range of clients who’s ages commence from 13years of age and upwards. The successful candidate(s) will provide ongoing care, support, advice, follow-up care and information to patients within the community setting liaising with other health care professionals as required.

The candidate must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. They will need to be well organised and to be able to manage a busy work schedule. They will be expected to work across the sites therefore being a car driver is essential to facilitate travelling across the sites. The post holder will be expected to act as a role model for all staff and contribute to the development and training of staff both within and outside the service.

A Bit More About Us And The Surrounding Area

Although Blackpool is, of course, a famous seaside destination that attracts millions of visitors every year, you might be surprised at the breadth and variety of scenery on offer in this particular part of North-West England. They go way beyond the town itself and are part of what makes us such an attractive place to work.

It’s not just the area that’s a great draw – as a member of our team, you’ll have access to one of the most generous and comprehensive pension schemes in the UK, a minimum of 27 days annual leave (on top of Bank Holidays) and an award-winning package of staff benefits.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

IELTS is a universally recognised and long-standing international test of English language proficiency. IELTS measures language ability of people who wish to study and/or work where English is the main language of communication

Regulated healthcare professionals who are recruited from overseas need to pass a level of language competency as part of the requirements for professional regulation before they can practice in the UK. This then allows them to communicate effectively with their colleagues and patients.

Applicants need to have passed their IELTS and have at least a level one in their Computer Based Test (CBT) before applying for roles at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Guidance can be found here Criminal Records Checks For Overseas Applicants