Sexual Health Nurse - Training Post

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Sexual Health Nurse - Training Post

The closing date is 23 October 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Sexual Health Service as a Band 5 Registered Nurse Training Post. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse wishing to develop a career in sexual and reproductive healthcare. No previous sexual health qualifications are required, as the successful candidate will be supported through a structured training programme to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to deliver high‑quality sexual health care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide patient‑centred contraceptive care, health promotion, screening, testing and support to a diverse range of service users within a busy and progressive service. We are looking for a compassionate, non‑judgemental nurse with excellent communication skills, a commitment to learning and a passion for improving sexual health outcomes.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and ensure care is delivered in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and the NMC Code. The role requires a professional, compassionate and non‑judgemental approach to caring for individuals from diverse backgrounds in a confidential and inclusive environment.

The post holder post hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car that can be used for work purposes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver holistic sexual health and reproductive healthcare to individuals attending the service. This will be achieved through comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation of treatment and evaluation of outcomes. The successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme to develop the specialist knowledge and clinical competencies required to provide high‑quality sexual health care.

Following the completion of relevant training and competency assessments, the post holder will provide a range of sexual health interventions including the administration and/or supply of all methods of contraception, insertion, removal and replacement of contraceptive implants, sexual health screening, testing and treatment. The role will involve undertaking male and female genital examinations, performing and interpreting microscopy, obtaining cervical cytology samples, and contributing to the management of sexually transmitted infections.

The post holder will promote sexual health and wellbeing through the provision of health promotion, education and prevention advice, supporting patients to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. They will identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, working in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to protect vulnerable adults and children.

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, wemay withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager/Matron.

Assess care needs.

Develop programmes of care and implement and evaluate these programmes of care for young people accessing Contraceptive Services.

The focus of the post holders role will be clinical with specialist young persons clinics, outreach visits, clinical review and administration relating to young people and child protection and core sexual health service provision.

The post holder will actively try and engage young people who are unwilling/unable to attend mainstream services.

Undertake all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and take charge in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.

Be expected to manage extremely sensitive situations.

Identify any child safeguarding issues and adhere to the Trust safeguarding policies and procedures.

Identify those young people who are at high risk of pregnancy and provide support and education with regards to contraception and safer sex.

The post holder will see clients on an individual basis, assess, plan, implement and evaluate a programme of client care which is evidence‑based utilising all available resources and taking into consideration lifestyle, race, gender, family and cultural background and ensure involvement, as appropriate with the client, family carers and significant others. They will demonstrate competence and sensitivity in undertaking a detailed sexual and social history to establish the needs of the individual client and support, counsel or refer for advice as appropriate.

Provide nurse‑led outreach sexual health clinics to young people in secure units, seeing clients who are often the most difficult and complex to engage in maintaining good sexual health.

Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence‑based practice and in line with agreed national standards and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.

Provide safeguarding, young persons governance and follow up by means of a virtual diary for all young people where there are any concerns. These concerns come from counselling, nursing and medical staff throughout the service.

Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.

Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.

Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.

Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.

Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.

Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation. Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron.

Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.

Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

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Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of care delivery
• Minimum of 2 years contraceptive experience
• Evidence of leading a team
• Evidence of leading innovation in practice
• Evidence of practice development
• Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
• Participation in recruitment and selection process Experience in conducting research and
• critiquing clinical evidence Experience in implementing quality frameworks

Physical Skills

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
• Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
• Ability to undertake STI screening
• Must have a UK driving licence and have access to own car

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent)
• Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Advanced Diploma in Sexual Health or contraception or equivalent
• Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete
• Leadership and Management Course
• Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete Counselling
• Certificate

Skills and Knowledge

• Basic IT skills
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Knowledge of how to facilitate learning
• Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues
• Knowledge of research and clinical audit
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics
• Venepuncture
• Competence of insertion/removal of Sub dermal implants
• Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
• Time management
• Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
• Qualification in specialty
• Counselling and appraisal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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