Bank Senior Sexual Health Nurse

NHS; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Band 6 Senior Sexual Health Practitioner in Loughborough. This role involves delivering confidential sexual health services, managing patient care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance community health outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a recognized diploma in contraception and significant nursing experience.

Benefits

Flexible wage streaming

Free statutory and mandatory training

Access to professional networks

Innovative supportive culture

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience at Band 6.

Responsibilities

• Manage and triage patients for sexual health and contraception.
• Provide STI/HIV screening and treatment.

Skills

Teaching

Mentorship

Clinical Governance

Patient Care

Education

FSRH Faculty Diploma in Contraception

STIF Foundation

Job description

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Service and are looking for a Bank Band 6 Senior Sexual Health Practitioner to join our team.

Based at our Loughborough Health Centre, with service locations across Rutland, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, and Coalville, this bank role offers a unique opportunity to provide free, confidential sexual health services to the local community. This role will involve travel across our localities.

We would welcome an experienced Band 6 Senior Sexual Health Practitioner with recognized sexual health competencies (STIF Foundation or Intermediate), Faculty Diploma in Contraception, DFSRH. You will work as part of the sexual health team as an autonomous practitioner, providing sexual health services. You will collaborate with colleagues and commissioners to develop services aligned with commissioning objectives.

Main duties of the job

• Manage and triage patients for sexual health, contraception, and HIV care, escalating to the multidisciplinary team when necessary.
• Provide STI/HIV screening, treatment, and partner management following clinical protocols and PGDs.
• Insert and remove contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices after appropriate training.
• Promote sexual health through education, brief interventions, and positive health messaging.
• Work autonomously to manage a caseload, ensuring patient choice and effective care pathways.
• Offer specialized advice, develop care plans, and support colleagues with clinical leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold clinical governance and organizational policies.
• Participate in audits, research, and service development initiatives.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children’s community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year—guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are a Disability Confident committed company, working to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be inclusive of everyone.

While roles are popular and may close earlier than the stated date, we encourage you to apply promptly if interested. We look forward to hearing from you.

To learn more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.

Job responsibilities

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience at Band 6
• Experience working within KPIs and SLAs
• Teaching and mentorship experience
• FSRH Faculty Diploma in Contraception & STIF Foundation
• Letters of Competency for Subdermal Implants
• Experience in symptomatic screening (STIF Foundation)
• Ability to apply research evidence and theory to clinical practice
• Understanding of factors influencing intervention models and patient participation
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Please see the attached person specification for full requirements.

• Self-booking and access to all bank shifts, with the ability to self-book shifts within the Business Unit.
• Request shifts or days off up to six weeks in advance to promote work-life balance.
• Access to Wagestream for flexible wage streaming.
• Opportunity to work in environments focused on high clinical and quality standards.
• Various service areas to gain new knowledge and experience.
• Access to professional networks and well-being services.
• Free statutory and mandatory training, with opportunities for further development.
• An innovative, supportive culture encouraging idea sharing and local initiatives.
• Recognition and awards, including participation in virtual events with company leadership.
• Working for an organization committed to high standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by CQC.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for previous convictions.