Clinical Nurse Specialist - WISH

Transformation Unit; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Time for you day

Refer a friend scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance and Health andWell

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Spectrum Community Health CIC in Wakefield seeks a Dual Trained Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6) in Sexual Health to join the team. The post offers flexible working and a part-time 26-hour schedule, with NHS pension and a focus on delivering high-quality sexual health care.

The role includes outpatient management, MDT collaboration, and a strong emphasis on governance and professional development, with potential secondment options.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current registration.
• GCSEs A-C including English/Maths.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.
• Holds ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Specialist accredited nursing qualification in Sexual Health.
• LOC Subdermal Contraceptive Implants qualification.
• Non-medical Prescriber.
• Cervical screening competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient sexual health care within the clinic.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of high-quality clinical environment.
• Support medical, nursing and administrative colleagues.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient confidentiality

Sexual health knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult)

GCSEs (5 A-C)

Postgraduate or equivalent

Teaching qualification (ENB 998)

Specialist sexual health nursing qualification

LOC Subdermal Contraceptive Implants

Non-medical Prescriber

Cervical Screening

Job description

Main area Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment may also be considered.) Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

26 hours per week (Our Clinic hours are Monday - Thursday, 8am - 7pm and Friday 8am - 4pm. The 26 hours agreed will be within the Clinic Hours provided.) Job ref 847-RM-26-V1026

Employer Spectrum Community Health CIC Employer type Public (Non NHS) Site Wakefield Sexual Health Town Wakefield Salary £32,073 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/11/2026 23:59

Clinical Nurse Specialist - WISH

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

We are seeking a Dual Trained (we will consider a trainee if there are no applicants with the appropriate qualifications) Clinical Nurse Specialist in Sexual Health to join Spectrum Community Health CIC in Wakefield.

The post is Agenda for Change Band 6, (if trainee, this would be a Band 5 post until required training completed) providing clinical care independently to patients attending the service. We have an innovative approach to clinical provision with a strong digital strategy which contributes to the flexibility of patient care, but also work/life balance.

You will be part of a wider sexual health team within Spectrum, which includes peer engagement from other clinical nurse specialists both in Wakefield and our colleagues at our other sites in Barnsley. We have a strong focus on clinical governance and have a weekly cross site education meeting, for everyone to participate in.

TO PLEASE NOTE that unless the essential criteria is met then a Band 5 position would be offered.

Main duties of the job

This post is primarily based at our central Wakefield Clinic (spoke provision is also part of this role).

The post holder will provide an outpatient model of sexual health care, focusing on achieving excellent patient outcomes for their sexual health needs (includes both STI management and contraception). The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the development and maintenance of high-quality clinical environment, input into service delivery, supporting medical, nursing, and administrative colleagues.

The successful candidate will possess a professional registration and/or experience and/or training.

Working for our organisation

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you day (additional day off)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• 5 GCSE A-C
• Post Graduate or equivalent experience/portfolio evidence.
• Holds a recognised teaching course/qualification e.g., ENB 998 or equivalent
• Holds a Specialist accredited nursing qualification/s in Sexual Health Nursing. i.e., Diploma in Professional Studies in Sexual Health, BSc in Contraception & Sexual Health, or working towards/or equivalent experience
• LOC Subdermal Contraceptive Implants
• Non-medical Prescriber
• Cervical Screening

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to effectively assess, treat and evaluate patients with sexual health needs.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of confidentiality
• A good understanding of the National Sexual Health Agenda

Experience

• 2 years’ experience at Band 5 in Sexual Health Nursing
• Experience of Nurse led clinics
• Experience in contacting and discussing test results with patients
• Experience in making appropriate patient referrals to other specialist teams.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.