Job summary
We are looking to recruit an, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 5 Sexual Health Advisor (a progressive post into Band 6 once competencies have been met) to join our busy, dynamic team at our iCaSH clinic in Bedford.
Support and training will be provided to progress from the Band 5 to Band 6. The Band 5 Job Description is attached to the vacancy. (Band 5 salary range is £31,049 - £37,796)
It's 30 hours per week, with one week day 12-8pm and one Saturday in four working 9am-1pm, with time off in the week.
Based at Kings Brook 5 St John's Street Bedford MK42 0AH and with the expectation to be able to work from our Grove View Integrated Health Care Hub, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 9th February 2026
Main duties of the job
To provide advice, information, education, treatment and counselling to patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes, HIV, syphilis and hepatitis.
To participate in the management of the results of tests undertaken within the service and carry out partner notification, ensuring the attendance and treatment of contacts, with support of the Sexual Health Advisor.
To participate in provision of a vaccination and recall programme for all eligible patients in relation to Sexual Health (where appropriately trained).
To safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Under supervision and with support from the Sexual Health Advisors, provide information and health education for patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, providing support and onward referral and/or signposting as required.
To participate in the process of partner notification/management for patients, in order to encourage with index case consent, the attendance of all potentially infected sexual contacts to a sexual health clinic.
See job description for further information.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the assessment of factors which might negatively affect a patients sexual health and refer and/or signpost to appropriate specialist services e.g. psychology/ psychiatry, alcohol and drug services.
Ensure at all times that the patients identify and the confidential nature of the information obtained is respected in accordance with the sexually transmitted disease regulations and NHS and Trust policy.
Participate in the recall of clients with untreated infections or those in need of follow-up and/or test of cure by letter, telephone or text. To exchange relevant information about clients and contacts with other sexual health clinics as necessary.
To be competent in the management of under 18 year olds and vulnerable adults working within Fraser Guidelines and liaising with and referring to the multi-disciplinary team & safeguarding services as appropriate
With support from the Sexual Health Advisors, take sexual histories from patients as appropriate and refer on to relevant individuals in the multi-disciplinary team.
With support from the Sexual Health Advisors, provide pre HIV test discussion for high risk patients as appropriate.
To supply treatments and/or vaccinations to patients as prescribed after appropriate training and competency sign off.
To perform phlebotomy as required in accordance with Trust and Departmental guidelines or undertake phlebotomy training.
To work alongside the HIV specialist team, providing clinician and patient support (where commissioned).
To work within SSHA guidance e.g. Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, Guidelines for Good Practice, PN Policy.
To work within the competency framework and agreed timescales for the progressive training post of Associate Sexual Health Advisor.
To work within the Society of Sexual Health Advisors (SSHA) guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the assessment of factors which might negatively affect a patients sexual health and refer and/or signpost to appropriate specialist services e.g. psychology/ psychiatry, alcohol and drug services.
Ensure at all times that the patients identify and the confidential nature of the information obtained is respected in accordance with the sexually transmitted disease regulations and NHS and Trust policy.
Participate in the recall of clients with untreated infections or those in need of follow-up and/or test of cure by letter, telephone or text. To exchange relevant information about clients and contacts with other sexual health clinics as necessary.
To be competent in the management of under 18 year olds and vulnerable adults working within Fraser Guidelines and liaising with and referring to the multi-disciplinary team & safeguarding services as appropriate
With support from the Sexual Health Advisors, take sexual histories from patients as appropriate and refer on to relevant individuals in the multi-disciplinary team.
With support from the Sexual Health Advisors, provide pre HIV test discussion for high risk patients as appropriate.
To supply treatments and/or vaccinations to patients as prescribed after appropriate training and competency sign off.
To perform phlebotomy as required in accordance with Trust and Departmental guidelines or undertake phlebotomy training.
To work alongside the HIV specialist team, providing clinician and patient support (where commissioned).
To work within SSHA guidance e.g. Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, Guidelines for Good Practice, PN Policy.
To work within the competency framework and agreed timescales for the progressive training post of Associate Sexual Health Advisor.
To work within the Society of Sexual Health Advisors (SSHA) guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife (NMC)
- Degree level education, ideally within health or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post registration specialist course in sexual health or sexual health advising
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health care, ideally sexual health or health coaching.
- Suitable for newly qualified registered nurse (adult level 1)
Desirable
- NMC registration clinical experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Sensitivity and confidence when handing sensitive and complicated diagnosis, social and care issues.
- Working knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Confidentiality and Administration of Medicine (for Registrants)
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Has a proven ability to work in a sexual health context with adults and young people
- Confidence in self to work with multi-disciplinary, multi-agency groups
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife (NMC)
- Degree level education, ideally within health or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post registration specialist course in sexual health or sexual health advising
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health care, ideally sexual health or health coaching.
- Suitable for newly qualified registered nurse (adult level 1)
Desirable
- NMC registration clinical experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Sensitivity and confidence when handing sensitive and complicated diagnosis, social and care issues.
- Working knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Confidentiality and Administration of Medicine (for Registrants)
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Has a proven ability to work in a sexual health context with adults and young people
- Confidence in self to work with multi-disciplinary, multi-agency groups
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).
