Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Sexual Health Advisor within The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV Service. Our friendly team are based at the Hathersage Centre, which is our Central Manchester hub.
The post holder will be able to undertake duties of seeing patients independently and to participate in clinical duties in line with their banding, experience and competence.
Clinic working hours are Monday to Thursday 8 till 7pm, Friday 8 till 4pm and Saturday till 1pm. Posibility of covering across the Northern services to support staffing may be required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is a qualified nurse who will be responsible for ensuring care to patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, for information, treatment, health education, partnernotification, health promotion and risk reduction.
You will see patients in a clinical setting to provide discussion specifically around risk reduction and behaviour change. Including implementation of prevention methods. For example, PrEP, vaccinations and Doxy PEP to name a few.
You will provide support for patients newly diagnosed with HIV from clinic or external testing. Ensuring awareness of HIV, reducing stigma and collaborating with the HIV clinical nurses specialists.
Results management and administration duties will be required to facilitate patients getting their results/treatment within a timely manner to prevent onward transmission. Including, partner notification to meet KPI's.
You will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area.You will assist in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained.
The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients and carers.
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
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- At least 12 months experience in the speciality.
Desirable
- Recognised competencies in health advising.
- STIF Competencies.
- Non-Medical Prescriber.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Sensitivity and confidence when handling sensitive and complicated diagnosis, social and care issues.
- Non-judgemental and works in line with equality and diversity
Desirable
- Able to issue medications via patient group directions
- Experience of working in nurse led clinics
- Leadership experience at band 6 level.
Training/Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current issues relating to sexual and reproductive health specifically health advising.
- Current knowledge of current and local national safeguarding process/policy and guidance relating to under 16's, under 18's and vulnerable adults
- Current knowledge of issues relating to confidentiality and consent.
Desirable
- Understanding of risk management and clinical governance
- Knowledge of current national developments in sexual health services
- Awareness of BASHH/BHIVA Guidelines including evidence-based practice
Work Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- A minimum of 1 year experience in the speciality
- Understanding of clinical audit
- Supporting students in practice
Desirable
- Participated in research
- Experience of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) relating to sexual health.
- Infectious diseases nursing experience.
- Supporting trainee nursing associates and qualified nursing associates in practice.
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- At least 12 months experience in the speciality.
Desirable
- Recognised competencies in health advising.
- STIF Competencies.
- Non-Medical Prescriber.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Sensitivity and confidence when handling sensitive and complicated diagnosis, social and care issues.
- Non-judgemental and works in line with equality and diversity
Desirable
- Able to issue medications via patient group directions
- Experience of working in nurse led clinics
- Leadership experience at band 6 level.
Training/Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current issues relating to sexual and reproductive health specifically health advising.
- Current knowledge of current and local national safeguarding process/policy and guidance relating to under 16's, under 18's and vulnerable adults
- Current knowledge of issues relating to confidentiality and consent.
Desirable
- Understanding of risk management and clinical governance
- Knowledge of current national developments in sexual health services
- Awareness of BASHH/BHIVA Guidelines including evidence-based practice
Work Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- A minimum of 1 year experience in the speciality
- Understanding of clinical audit
- Supporting students in practice
Desirable
- Participated in research
- Experience of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) relating to sexual health.
- Infectious diseases nursing experience.
- Supporting trainee nursing associates and qualified nursing associates in practice.
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).
