Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at Northern Contraception, Sexual Health & HIV Service to join our friendly team at our Salford Hub at Lance Burn Health Centre. Our Integrated Sexual Health Service provides a Level 3 contraception and Sexual Health services, we have a number of clinics across Salford
The post holder will have experience in sexual health and contraception , . Holding the DFSRH/STIF qualification or equivalent.
The post holder will undertake duties of seeing patients independently within an integrated sexual and reproductive health service. To participate in clinical duties commensurate with their banding, experience and competence.
Main duties of the job
To complete partner notification and support colleagues with Health Adviser tasks
To perform symptomatic and asymptomatic screening, venepuncture, vaccination as an autonomous practitioner.
To provide sexual health advice to clients as appropriate, including supporting the role of the health advisor.
To undertake the administration of hormonal contraception and medicines under agreed Patient Group Directions (PGD) or as a non medical prescriber.
Your main place of work will be at The lance Burn Health Centre in Salford,
We will consider appointing to a band 5-6 training position if there are no applications from suitably qualified nurses.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification
- Degree or working towards
Desirable
- Nurse Diploma SRH
- STIF Intermediate competencies
- Recognised post registration qualification in Sexual and Reproductive Health
Skills / Ability
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Teaching assessment of pre and post registration student nurses/medical students other trainees
- Venepuncture
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software
- Ability to use Electronic Health Records
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Ability to insert and remove sub dermal implants
- Cytology qualification
- Able to initially issue contraception and medication via Patient Group Directions
- Able or willing to further develop clinical skills such as insertion and removal of sub dermal implants
- Ability to independently undertake genital examination and screening tests in both male and female patients
- Experience of working in nurse led clinics
- Current experience of working within a sexual and reproductive health service
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in sexual and reproductive health at Band 5
- Proven ability to participate in the audit process
- Teaching and assessment of pre and post registration students
Desirable
- Participated in research
- Management experience
- Currently practising in the speciality
- Experience at undertaking staff Personal Development Reviews/ Appraisal
- HIV nursing experience
- Gynaecological nursing experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification
- Degree or working towards
Desirable
- Nurse Diploma SRH
- STIF Intermediate competencies
- Recognised post registration qualification in Sexual and Reproductive Health
Skills / Ability
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Teaching assessment of pre and post registration student nurses/medical students other trainees
- Venepuncture
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software
- Ability to use Electronic Health Records
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Ability to insert and remove sub dermal implants
- Cytology qualification
- Able to initially issue contraception and medication via Patient Group Directions
- Able or willing to further develop clinical skills such as insertion and removal of sub dermal implants
- Ability to independently undertake genital examination and screening tests in both male and female patients
- Experience of working in nurse led clinics
- Current experience of working within a sexual and reproductive health service
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in sexual and reproductive health at Band 5
- Proven ability to participate in the audit process
- Teaching and assessment of pre and post registration students
Desirable
- Participated in research
- Management experience
- Currently practising in the speciality
- Experience at undertaking staff Personal Development Reviews/ Appraisal
- HIV nursing experience
- Gynaecological nursing experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
