LARC Nurse

• Deliver LARC services - contraceptive implants, intrauterine device (IUD) and intrauterine system (IUS) insertions or removals in line with national and local guidance
• Ensure that a specified and clinically appropriate contraceptive procedure is conducted safely
• Provide a professional client facing service
• Provide appropriate advice and information to patients, and refer or signpost on where necessary
• Input clinical data onto the clinical system

  For more details, please find the job description attached. 

• Current UK professional registration
• Diploma of the Fault of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH)
• Subscription to relevant  professional bodies
• A valid letter of competence in intrauterine techniques (LoC IUT) and in subdermal implants (LoC SDI) Evidence of re-certification
• Royal College of Nursing (RCN) equivalent accredited training
• Complete a minimum of 2 hours CPD per year
• Recent experience of fitting a minimum of 12 IUD/S a year, including at least 2 different types and/ or 6 implant fitting procedures per year
• Knowledge of primary health care
• Knowledge and experience of working with young people and vulnerable groups including training
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

North Watford PCN is made up of three GP Practices, Vine House, Abbotswood and Sheepcot Medical Centre.

 

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

 

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.