PRJ-1018 BHR No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service

This service specification relates to the provision of a community vasectomy service. RCCG, HCCG and BD CCG are seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a local community-based Vasectomy Service. The service will provide a high quality and safe one or two stage, no-scalpel technique vasectomy under local anaesthetic, in accordance with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist guidelines, (RCOG), in a primary care setting to all adult males who request it, are of sound mind, not acting under external duress. The main aims of the service are: - To provide a high quality, cost effective, local community vasectomy service - To provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant accreditation processes, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. - To provide a complete holistic patient focused care package; including pre and post-operative care, information, advice and counselling - To provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion - To ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. - To improve access and convenience for patients - To improve patient choice Further information can be found at the following website address:https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/