Central London Community Health Trust

Sexual Health Nurse

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical services within the context of a clinical governance framework
To establish good relationships with and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for the care of patients with Sexual Health and contraception needs, including assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment for the individual patient group.
To ensure that all activities in the area are carried out within CLCH Directorate policy/National guidelines.
To act as a professional role model, leading and developing clinical practice and to support and deputise for the Team Lead.
To supervise, teach & assess registered and unregistered staff including HCA's.
To undertake health promotion activities to promote risk reduction in line with the objectives of The National Strategy for Sexual Health (2001).

Main duties of the job

Sexual Health nurses are required to work in line with BASHH and CoSRH guidance, and complete competencies as set out within the service

Recognising signs and symptoms of STI's
Asymptomatic and symptomatic screening of male and female patients.
Taking of male and female genital swabs
Microscopy and making provisional STI diagnoses.
Venepuncture
Point of care testing for blood borne viruses
Treating named infections and administering contraception using Patient Group Directions (PGD's) or working towards completing Non-Medical Prescribing.
Competent in insertion and removal of contraceptive implants or willingness to learn
To be up to date and able to advise, teach and counsel on all methods of contraception, and to be willing to train to fit and remove contraceptive implants
To maintain complete clear and legible records of all clerical and legal documentation in accordance with policies and statutory requirements.
Promote good practice and adopt a holistic approach to patient care at all times.
The post holder will undertake any other clinical duties assigned by the Clinic Manager or Clinical Nurse Lead such as working flexible hours and working across Sexual Health Hertfordshire. The post holder may be required to work weekends and evening.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-7768922

Job locations

Hatfield Centre

Queensway

Hatfield

AL10 0LT

Job description

Job responsibilities

*** Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration
CoSRH Diploma in contraceptive or equivalent
Evidence recent professional development
Recognised mentorship and preceptorship or willingness to undertake

Desirable

STIF Level 2 competence/GUM course
CoSRH LoC SDI and IUD, or willingness to train.
Non-medical Prescriber qualification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Experience as CASH nurse
Experience of health promotion and education
Experience of effective teaching, mentoring and assessing
Evidence of working with staff from different professional disciplines
Able to utilise evidence in practice.
To be proficient in screening of asymptomatic and symptomatic people
Experience of managing/coordinating teamwork

Desirable

Experience in gynaecology, HIV, counselling, research, outreach, and other experience related to the speciality or willing to undertake training.
Evidence of practice development
Evidence of utilising clinical supervision
To work under Patient Group Directives (PGDs)
Participation in audit/research
Management training

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Venepuncture
Administering treatments and vaccinations
Ability to work as part of a team, to make decisions and work autonomously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain clear, accurate and concise records.
Able to identify nursing and relevant clinical needs of patients within the specialty.
Comprehensive understanding of Fraser guidelines in relation to consent for medical advice and treatment
Demonstrates good all-round knowledge of issues affecting profession and changes within that framework

Desirable

Experience in dealing with difficult situations
Point of care testing for BBV's
Bi-manual examinations

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration
CoSRH Diploma in contraceptive or equivalent
Evidence recent professional development
Recognised mentorship and preceptorship or willingness to undertake

Desirable

STIF Level 2 competence/GUM course
CoSRH LoC SDI and IUD, or willingness to train.
Non-medical Prescriber qualification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Experience as CASH nurse
Experience of health promotion and education
Experience of effective teaching, mentoring and assessing
Evidence of working with staff from different professional disciplines
Able to utilise evidence in practice.
To be proficient in screening of asymptomatic and symptomatic people
Experience of managing/coordinating teamwork

Desirable

Experience in gynaecology, HIV, counselling, research, outreach, and other experience related to the speciality or willing to undertake training.
Evidence of practice development
Evidence of utilising clinical supervision
To work under Patient Group Directives (PGDs)
Participation in audit/research
Management training

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Venepuncture
Administering treatments and vaccinations
Ability to work as part of a team, to make decisions and work autonomously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain clear, accurate and concise records.
Able to identify nursing and relevant clinical needs of patients within the specialty.
Comprehensive understanding of Fraser guidelines in relation to consent for medical advice and treatment
Demonstrates good all-round knowledge of issues affecting profession and changes within that framework

Desirable

Experience in dealing with difficult situations
Point of care testing for BBV's
Bi-manual examinations

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

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Hatfield Centre

Queensway

Hatfield

AL10 0LT

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Hatfield Centre

Queensway

Hatfield

AL10 0LT

Employer's website

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