Bank Senior Sexual Health Nurse

Integrated Care System; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in the UK is seeking a Bank Band 6 Senior Sexual Health Practitioner to provide essential sexual health services. This role, based in Loughborough, involves managing patient care and delivering high-quality sexual health provision across the Leicestershire and Rutland areas. Ideal candidates will have relevant sexual health qualifications and a commitment to promoting health and wellbeing in the community.

Benefits

Self-booking for bank shifts

Access to pay streaming

24/7 wellbeing support services

Free mandatory training programs

Innovative culture encouraging initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 6 Senior Sexual Health Practitioner.
• Recognised sexual health competencies required.
• Ability to work autonomously in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and triage patients for sexual health care.
• Provide STI/HIV screening and treatment.
• Promote sexual health through education and interventions.

Skills

Patient Management

STI/HIV Screening

Health Education

Clinical Leadership

Education

STIF Foundation or Intermediate

Faculty Diploma in Contraception

DFSRH

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 recognised 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 health messaging.
• Manage a caseload autonomously, ensuring patient choice and effective care pathways.
• Offer specialised advice, develop care plans, and support colleagues with clinical leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold clinical governance and organisational policies.
• Participate in audits, research, and service development initiatives.
• Engage in 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 outcomes. We deliver and innovate in adult and children’s community health, primary care including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Supporting millions across England, we directly help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide facilities and adjustments to ensure inclusivity.

Roles may close earlier than advertised if highly popular. We encourage early applications. For more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.

Job responsibilities

As a Bank Senior Sexual Health Nurse, you’ll be part of the Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Service team.

You will benefit from:

• Self-booking and access to all bank shifts within your Business Unit.
• Request shifts or days off up to six weeks in advance to support work-life balance.
• Access to Wagestream for pay streaming, avoiding high-interest loans or overdraft fees.
• Working in environments focused on high clinical standards.
• Opportunities to gain experience across different areas and services.
• Access to professional networks like Strive for Better.
• 24/7/365 wellbeing support services, including counselling and practical support.
• Free mandatory training and courses for professional development.
• An innovative culture encouraging ideas and initiatives.
• A supportive team environment with recognition opportunities and engagement with company strategy.
• Working for an organisation with many services rated good or outstanding by CQC.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Click Apply above to view the full Job Description on our careers site.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975).