Sexual Health Nurse/Health Advisor (Development Role)
The closing date is 31 March 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an individual to join our dynamic Worcestershire Integrated Sexual Health Service (WISH).
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is looking to develop as a Band 5 to 6 Development Nurse. However, depending on prior experience and competency a Band 6 post could be offered if met requirements. This post will be a 30 hours a week with the occasional Saturday and one late evening. The post holder will join our existing team of professionals and be responsible for the provision and delivery of high-quality Sexual Health care to patients attending The Arrowside Unit, Redditch. The role will provide comprehensive nurse-led Integrated Sexual Health care. It will also involve working closely with the Trust Safeguarding Team and partner agencies.
You will continue to develop your clinical and leadership skills to support the management of change, working with the Locality Lead, and implement an innovative service that reflects local and national initiatives.
Successful applicants should have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of team.
It is essential that applicants can meet the travel requirements of the post.
This is a part time role working 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on a day-to-day basis.
- Use initiative and take responsibility for quality of work and the service provided to patients.
- Support the clinical lead to manage the operational requirements of the service.
- Provide evidence-based holistic specialist sexual health care for patients attending sexual health clinics, which includes genitourinary medicine and contraception and reproductive health care, either face to face or by telephone.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat genital conditions, using diagnostic microscopy techniques and supply medicines under PGDs.
- Assess contraception needs and eligibility and supply hormonal methods of contraception.
- Work with vulnerable young people and adults, being able to analyse complex facts or situations and exercise professional judgment, following safeguarding procedures.
- Be responsible for contributing to the development of nursing and professional practice including mentoring less senior staff and students.
- May be required to work some unsocial hours, including some Saturdays.
May be required to work in other sexual health clinics or services across WiSH
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;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Details
Date posted
17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata. Pay award pending.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-2118
Job locations
Arrowside Unit
Alexandra Hospital
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7UB
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Arrowside Unit
Alexandra Hospital
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7UB
Employer's website
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