Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist (progressive post)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridgeshire)
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Job summary
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust iCaSH services in Wisbech are inviting applications for a Band 5 Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist training post with progression to Band 6. The post is part-time (30 hours) with flexible working options and delivery across contraception and sexual health services in Cambridgeshire.
The role supports patients in the community and clinics, with a commitment to developing clinical competencies, leadership and service improvement.
Qualifications
- NMC registered nurse status required and ongoing professional development expected.
- Experience in contraception/sexual health is desirable or willingness to train.
- Emphasis on safeguarding, confidentiality and evidence-based practice.
Responsibilities
- Assist in contraceptive/sexual health assessments and provide care within scope.
- Deliver contraceptive and sexual health advice and treatments.
- Work collaboratively within iCaSH team to ensure patient confidentiality and dignity.
- Undertake required training and contribute to service development and quality improvement.
- Participate in annual appraisals and mandatory training as part of professional development.
Skills
Education
Job description
Main area Contraception and Sexual Health Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
Employer East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridgeshire) Employer type NHS Site iCaSH Cambridgeshire - Wisbech Town Wisbech Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 18/11/2026
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust delivers expert healthcare in people’s homes, community hospitals and local settings across the East of England.
Our nurses, therapists, clinicians, support teams and partners work together to provide coordinated care that supports independence, recovery and wellbeing. We believe people are best cared for close to home, in the communities where they live and belong.
By combining professional expertise with strong local relationships, we help people stay well, feel supported and access the right care at the right time. Expert healthcare, close to home, trusted by our communities.
Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed. Our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to creating a modern and inclusive work environment. We actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce and maintain and improve their wellbeing. We also offer flexible working patterns and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
Before applying for this vacancy, please make sure you’re familiar with ongoing GOV.uk sponsorship eligibility criteria which will impact the organisations ability to provide sponsorship, whether this is currently or in the future.
Please note, our selection processes are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills. Please be advised that the use of AI in applications is monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.
Please note all new starters will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.
This is an exciting opportunity to the join the Cambridgeshire iCaSH team, in the busy Parkside and Ely clinics.
We are looking for a Band 5 Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist training post with progression to Band 6 for the right applicant.
East of England Community Health and Care Trust NHS iCaSH Services provide a range of contraception, sexual health and HIV services to people across the East of England.
Alternate Fridays at Ely Clinic.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an interest in all aspects of contraception and sexual health. This role is suitable for a Band 5 registered nurse seeking a progressive training opportunity to develop and achieve competencies to become a Band 6.
We welcome applications from individuals with a keen interest to develop in the specialty. You must be motivated and committed, have strong team-working skills and a keen interest in research, training, education and service development.
If you would like an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Clinical Nurse Manager- Maisie Walton.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 22nd October 2026
To assist in the assessment of contraceptive/sexual health needs of patients attending Integrated Contraception & Sexual Health services (iCaSH), until deemed competent to carry out autonomous practice.
To work within the iCaSH clinic offering advice and treatments to patients who request contraception and sexual health matters.
To act in a responsible manner, being courteous at all times with sensitivity towards the needs of the individual patient, recognising their right to dignity and privacy.
To work as a member of a fully integrated contraception and sexual health service with a willingness to undertake further training in contraception and GUM to achieve this where identified.
Contribute to the development of action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement of the service
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.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To work collaboratively as part of the iCaSH team to provide a comprehensive and confidential services for patients presenting with contraceptive or sexual health needs
In line with your scope of practice and knowledge undertake clinical assessment and physical examinations when required, initiating treatment within level of competence in accordance with agreed protocols, referring to senior staff where appropriate.
Perform contraceptive or sexual health procedures including but not exclusive of venepuncture. Interpret results and act accordingly, within level of competence, referring to a senior staff where appropriate
Plan and deliver evidence based care and treatment within level of competence, referring to a senior staff where appropriate
To provide a safe environment and non-judgemental approach to enable clients to ask questions and discuss concerns.
To provide a safe environment and non-judgemental approach to enable clients to ask questions and discuss concerns.
Provide appropriate contraceptive advice and methods to ensure an integrated approach.
Prescribing responsibilities
To work within existing PGDs for all methods of contraception and sexual health treatments.
To practice as a prescriber, if the post-holder has a non-medical prescribing qualification.
Communication
Provide advice, information, education and counselling to patients within level of competence, referring to a senior staff where appropriate
Ensure understanding of and stress the importance of any medical treatment indicated and to describe and explain testing and follow-up procedures.
To provide effective partner notification to ensure attendance and testing/treatment of partners at risk, adopting methods that are appropriate and in line with the Partner Notification Policy produced by the Society of Sexual Health Advisors in STDs (SSHA) (where integrated)
To work with clients to assess risk and to provide information about and discussion of risk taking behaviour and risk reduction.
To take telephone enquiries from the general public and health care professionals about sexually transmissible infections including HIV, Hepatitis B/C and all contraceptive queries. To discuss risk and respond appropriately to those who are anxious within level of competence, referring to a senior staff where appropriate
To record interventions accurately and concisely in client case notes and keep confidential records for the purposes of partner notification.
Adapt communication and language to suit patient group/audience and to establish good working relationships with key stakeholders.
To liaise with and exchange information with other Sexual Health Services as relevant for the management of patients/clients.
Work collaboratively with all East of England Community Health and Care iCaSH Services to ensure a corporate approach.
People Management
Maintain own professional development and take part in appraisal and KSF process
The post holder must carry out his/her duties with regard to East of England Health and Care NHS Trust Equal Opportunities Policy at all times.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
This role will be based within an identified locality, however the post holder must be flexible where the need is required to support service delivery within the iCaSH Service.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Professional Development
Participate in a yearly appraisal and development review where relevant objectives are set.
Be responsible for own compliance for mandatory training requirements.
Take responsibility for keeping professionally up to date, demonstrating awareness of policy changes
Attend mutually agreed training courses, seminars and conferences for personal and professional development.
Assist with teaching and education to individuals and groups from within and outside the service.
To undertake agreed accredited training within Contraception and Sexual Health, including but not limited to Implant and IUD/S insertion and removals.
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
It is a condition of your employment that you are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.
Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
- NMC Registered Nurse or NMC Registered Midwife
- Willing to work towards: DFSRH (Nationally recognised qualification in Contraception) And/or BASHH STIF Intermediate
- Recognised qualification in contraception and or sexual health (must be willing to work towards)
- Evidence of collaborative working
- Experience of working within a Clinical Governance framework
- Post registration clinical experience
- Phlebotomy training or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the needs of patients
- Working knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Confidentiality and Administration of Medicines
- Working knowledge of Safeguarding Principles for children and adults
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.
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Immigration Status – East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against eligible roles. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.
Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Our safe recruitment pre-employment checks are undertaken before an appointment is confirmed and may include a DBS check. Where the role requires you to drive, we’ll ask you to validate your driving licence online via the DVLA.
Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.
Closing and Interview Dates -This vacancy may close early if sufficient applicants are received.
Data Protection - A privacy notice detailing how we will handle your data is attached to this advert as a document. Your application will be transferred to our recruitment management system (Trac) once the advert has closed and you will receive notification then detailing how Trac will handle your data.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE will be via the e-mail address on your application form. If you have not been invited to interview within 2 weeks of the closing date, you unfortunately haven’t been successful on this occasion, but keep an eye on our vacancies as a job that’s just right for you may appear!
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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