Clinical Nurse Specialist

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for its integrated Contraception and Sexual Health Services. The role involves assessing sexual health needs and providing treatments, requiring NMC registration and relevant qualifications. The ideal candidate will have experience in sexual health and must be willing to work at clinics across Dunstable and Bedford on a rotational basis. A supportive and innovative environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in sexual health including Contraception and GUM.
• Willingness to undertake additional training in SRH.

Responsibilities

• Assess the sexual and reproductive health needs of patients.
• Offer advice and treatments for SRH patients.
• Support training and education to professionals and students.

Skills

Team-working ethic

Competency in supply of treatments by PGDs

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Nationally recognised qualification in Sexual Health and/or Contraception

NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Integrated Contraception & Sexual Health Services
Hours: 30 hours
Permanent
Based at Kings Brook 5 St John’s Street Bedford MK42 0AH & Grove View Integrated Health Care Hub, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD

This is an exciting time to be working within iCaSH Bedfordshire. We are looking for a motivated & enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team, with a strong team-working ethic.

You will be a NMC registered nurse or a NMC registered midwife with a nationally recognised qualification in Sexual Health and/or Contraception (e.g. DFSRH / BASHH STIF) and a Letter of Competence in Intra Uterine Technique or willingness to undertake this training. You will also have recent experience of working in sexual health (Contraception, GUM or equivalent) and the ability to demonstrate competency in supply of treatments by Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and be able to work autonomously.

The role will include working Saturdays from 9-1 on a rotational basis and will require the successful candidate to regularly work at our clinics in Dunstable and Bedford. The ability to travel across the county is therefore an essential part of the job.

Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert at any point after the 14th October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assess the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of patients attending our integrated Contraception and Sexual Health (iCaSH) Services.
• Work within iCaSH offering advice and treatments/procedures for SRH patients.
• 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.
• Support training and education to professionals, students and other agencies.
• Work as a member of the iCaSH service with a willingness to undertake further training in SRH as required to support service development.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse or NMC registered midwife with a nationally recognised qualification in Sexual Health and/or Contraception (e.g., DFSRH / BASHH STIF).
• Letter of Competence in Intra Uterine Technique or willingness to undertake this training.
• Recent experience of working in sexual health (Contraception, GUM or equivalent).
• Ability to demonstrate competency in supply of treatments by PGDs and to work autonomously.
• Ability to travel across the county and to work at clinics in Dunstable and Bedford. Saturdays 9-1 on a rotational basis.

About the Service

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, iCaSH provides high-quality, innovative services across much of the east of England to enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. Our staff are central to delivering outstanding care.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Sue Peachey, Service Manager
Email: [e-mail]