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Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below: Provides a confidential, safe environment so patients can discuss any sexual health issues and refer to Specialist Nurses or Health Advisers should complex issues arise. Undertakes an assessment for implementing a holistic approach to individual focused care. Provides all service users with appropriate and relevant information regarding their diagnosis, treatment or method of chosen contraception. Issues prescription only medication under Patient Group Directions (PGDs), once fully competent, depending on patient need. To undertake and achieve competency to be able to provide a full range of contraception and STI care, including microscopy to support diagnosis. To achieve sign off competencies for relevant Patient Group Directions used within sexual health services in line with BASHH and FSRH guidelines and PGD legislation. Accesses staff supervision / appraisal and attends team meetings and teaching sessions. Links in with the wider sexual health teams to provide networking and information. Utilises the services Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).