• Job Description

  Req#: C9798-1444?language=en&page=548&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking a passionate and skilled Sexual Health Nurse to join our forward-thinking Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) Outreach Team in Worcestershire. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive, experienced team delivering high-quality, nurse-led sexual health care across diverse community settings. You will play a key role in providing holistic, client-focused care, working in partnership with the Trusts Safeguarding Team and external agencies. The role offers excellent scope for professional growth, with opportunities to develop both clinical and leadership skills. You will be supported through supervision and mentorship as you contribute to service improvement and innovation. This is a chance to be part of a dynamic service that embraces change and is committed to meeting local and national sexual health priorities.

  This is a part time post working 30 hours per week.

  Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.

  Main duties of the job

  As a Sexual Health Nurse in our Outreach Team, you will empower individuals to take control of their sexual health through education, advice, and support for positive lifestyle choices. You will deliver professional, person-centred care with compassion, integrity, and respect. Confident and competent in your clinical role, you will be supported by a strong and collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and high standards. Youll contribute to a culture where concerns are raised safely and addressed appropriately, in line with Trust policy. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for supporting young people and vulnerable adults, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team. Flexibility is essential, as the role may require occasional evening or weekend work in a variety of settings. The ability to travel across Worcestershire is also a requirement.

  About us

  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

  Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

  We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

  What we offer;

  • 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
  • Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
  • Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
  • Wide range of supportive staff networks
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities

  If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

  We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

  Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.

  Details

  Date posted

  28 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  C9798-1444

  Job locations

  Aconbury North

  Charles Hastings Way

  Worcester

  WR5 1JG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

  The post will be integrated into the sexual health service and as such the post holder will be required to provide evidence based specialist sexual health care for patients attending sexual health clinics. The integrated specialist sexual health service includes genitourinary medicine (GUM), contraceptive and reproductive healthcare (CRHC), outreach services and designated young peoples services. The post holder must be prepared to work in clinics and other settings including outreach as required

  May be required to work some unsocial hours, including Saturdays.

  For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

  The post will be integrated into the sexual health service and as such the post holder will be required to provide evidence based specialist sexual health care for patients attending sexual health clinics. The integrated specialist sexual health service includes genitourinary medicine (GUM), contraceptive and reproductive healthcare (CRHC), outreach services and designated young peoples services. The post holder must be prepared to work in clinics and other settings including outreach as required

  May be required to work some unsocial hours, including Saturdays.

  For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Recent experience in sexual health nursing
  • Competent practitioner in Genitourinary Medicine or Contraception and Reproductive Health
  • Experience of supervising junior staff
  • Teaching and mentorship experience
  • Experience of conducting audit

  Desirable

  • Experience in counselling
  • Experience in sexual health promotion and education

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up-to-date knowledge of developments around sexual health and general nursing issues
  • A working knowledge of clinical and psychosocial aspects of sexually transmitted infections and related issues
  • Evidence of continuing education in the speciality
  • Demonstration of commitment to the development of integrated sexual health services
  • Understanding of safeguarding, child exploitation and assessment of vulnerability
  • Respect for young people and an understanding of their needs

  Desirable

  • Evidence of competency in microscopy techniques (where appropriate)

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Demonstrate values which fit in with service philosophy
  • Work flexible and unsocial hours possibly in locations throughout Worcestershire
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
  • You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RN (level 1)
  • NMC Registered
  • Degree in nursing or other relevant field or evidence of working towards
  • ENB 276 / APPS 3049 / R71 or equivalent
  • ENB 998 or equivalent or willing to work towards
  • Sub-dermal Implant competency (or within 3 months)
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Partnership approach to working with patients
  • To be comfortable discussing sensitive issues associated with sexual behaviour
  • Respect for multi-disciplinary working
  • Demonstrate ability to adopt a questioning approach to practice
  • Ability to confidently deliver services in non-clinical settings

  Desirable

  • Counselling Skills
  • IT skills

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Recent experience in sexual health nursing
  • Competent practitioner in Genitourinary Medicine or Contraception and Reproductive Health
  • Experience of supervising junior staff
  • Teaching and mentorship experience
  • Experience of conducting audit

  Desirable

  • Experience in counselling
  • Experience in sexual health promotion and education

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up-to-date knowledge of developments around sexual health and general nursing issues
  • A working knowledge of clinical and psychosocial aspects of sexually transmitted infections and related issues
  • Evidence of continuing education in the speciality
  • Demonstration of commitment to the development of integrated sexual health services
  • Understanding of safeguarding, child exploitation and assessment of vulnerability
  • Respect for young people and an understanding of their needs

  Desirable

  • Evidence of competency in microscopy techniques (where appropriate)

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Demonstrate values which fit in with service philosophy
  • Work flexible and unsocial hours possibly in locations throughout Worcestershire
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
  • You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RN (level 1)
  • NMC Registered
  • Degree in nursing or other relevant field or evidence of working towards
  • ENB 276 / APPS 3049 / R71 or equivalent
  • ENB 998 or equivalent or willing to work towards
  • Sub-dermal Implant competency (or within 3 months)
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Partnership approach to working with patients
  • To be comfortable discussing sensitive issues associated with sexual behaviour
  • Respect for multi-disciplinary working
  • Demonstrate ability to adopt a questioning approach to practice
  • Ability to confidently deliver services in non-clinical settings

  Desirable

  • Counselling Skills
  • IT 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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

  Address

  Aconbury North

  Charles Hastings Way

  Worcester

  WR5 1JG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

  Address

  Aconbury North

  Charles Hastings Way

  Worcester

  WR5 1JG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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