Contraception and Sexual Health (CaSH) Nurse

Brook Young People; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sexual health charity in the UK is seeking a part-time professional to deliver high quality Contraception and Sexual Health services. This role emphasizes strong clinical skills and teamwork, ideal for a Registered Nurse or Midwife with specialized training. Enjoy benefits like a 4 Day Week, generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

4 Day Week

Annual leave - 28 days per annum

Sick pay

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC Registration required.
• Must have specialist knowledge in Contraception and Sexual Health.
• Ability to work autonomously and within guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality Contraception and Sexual Health services.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Exercise effective leadership skills in clinical settings.

Skills

Experience in Contraception and Sexual Health work

Holistic assessments

Working within Child Protection guidelines

Education

First level Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC Registration

Recognised contraception qualification (DFSRH / ENB 901)

Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation, Intermediate Integrated Course

Job description

Overview

We are 4 Day Week employer

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this role is to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality Contraception and Sexual Health services to the local community, in line with excellent clinical practice, maximising CASH clinical skills, whilst exercising effective leadership skills.

Essential criteria

• Experience in both Contraception and Sexual Health work with specialist
  knowledge.
• Experience of working autonomously, undertaking holistic assessments and
  competing care episodes within local and national guidelines
• Experience of working within patient group directions
• Able to work within Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation and
  guidelines including organisational safeguarding policies
• A first level Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC Registration
• Must hold a recognised contraception qualification (DFSRH / ENB 901 or
  equivalent academic accreditation)
• Must hold the Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation, Intermediate
  Integrated Course, equivalent academic course, in-house competency, or
  willingness to work towards

To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form.

About the role

Hours: Part-Time 18.75 Hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays

(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Brook Southend

Salary: £36,597 per annum pro rata

Closing date: 29/09/2025

Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.

About Brook

Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.

Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.

We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.

Benefits of working for Brook

• 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
• Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
• Flexible working
• Gratitude scheme
• Assisted purchase scheme
• Cycle to Work up to £1k
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Long service awards
• Maternity and paternity pay
• Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
• Training and development opportunities
• Coaching

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.

Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role.

Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.

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