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 13 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;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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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.
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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.
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).
