Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Nurse in Sexual Health

The closing date is 06 November 2025

Job summary

  • We are looking for 2 Band 6 experienced sexual health nurses, 1 full time and 1 part time.
  • The senior nurse will be a direct provider of nursing care to clients with contraception and sexual health needs attending the Wolverton Centre.
  • Sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment and the provision of contraceptive advice are a key aspect of the team's role and function.
  • The nursing team also undertake and ensure successful partner notification and contact tracing for clients with positive infections within appropriate time frame. The role may cover both hospital and community based work.
  • If you feel you could work well within our team alongside dedicated colleagues please contact Katie Dodds for more information k.dodds1@nhs.net or apply direct.

Main duties of the job

  • The Wolverton is a well-established Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV service based at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Clients contacting the service have access to appointments for all aspects of care, medication collection services including PrEP and booked appointments as indicated by the client's need.
  • Specialist services run by The Wolverton include routine and complex contraception.
  • Band 6 nurses within the service are central to the smooth running and excellent client care that we offer.
  • As well as directly working with clients during consultations the senior nursing team oversea the results and partner notification process, provide leadership and management to junior technician and nursing staff as well providing the core staff for contraception and Implant requesting clients.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.

Our Trust values

These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work.

  • Compassionate
  • Inclusive
  • Collaborative
  • Inspiring

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum inc HCAS(pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

396-7507208-GO-PB-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains person specification and more information about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains person specification and more information about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC nursing registration

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification
  • DFSRH or equivalent
  • Implant trained - Faculty or equivalent
  • Nurse prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of audit / research / service improvement
  • Understanding of health promotion

Desirable

  • Clear understanding of current Sexual health

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 24 months post registration experience

Desirable

  • Sexual health and or Contraception experience
  • Staff management / oversight experience

Skills

Essential

  • Good IT Skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC nursing registration

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification
  • DFSRH or equivalent
  • Implant trained - Faculty or equivalent
  • Nurse prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of audit / research / service improvement
  • Understanding of health promotion

Desirable

  • Clear understanding of current Sexual health

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 24 months post registration experience

Desirable

  • Sexual health and or Contraception experience
  • Staff management / oversight experience

Skills

Essential

  • Good 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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Katie Dodds

k.dodds1@nhs.net

02089749331

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum inc HCAS(pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

396-7507208-GO-PB-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Supporting documents

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