Contraceptive & Sexual Health Nurse

Brook; Essex; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity focused on sexual health in Thurrock is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team. You will provide essential support and care for people's sexual health needs, backed by comprehensive training. The role offers benefits like a 4 Day Week policy, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

4 Day Work Week

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days

Sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Qualifications

• Experience or training related to sexual health services.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of service users.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-judgmental practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, information, and support on sexual health needs.
• Deliver training and education programs as required.
• Support the implementation of sexual health initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in sexual health or related field

Job description

Overview

(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: Thurrock

Salary: £37,373 FTE per annum

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

Main duties of the job

By joining a leading charity dedicated to supporting people with their sexual health and wellbeing, you will be joining a friendly, dedicated, enthusiastic team at Brook in Thurrock who work efficiently and effectively to ensure that anyone who comes to see us is provided with the best possible advice, information, support and care for their contraception and sexual health needs.

We can provide a comprehensive training package, if needed, to meet the requirements of the job description including training to the FSRH Letter of Competence in Sub-Dermal Contraceptive Implants and Intrauterine Techniques.

FSRH Letter of Competence in Sub-Dermal Contraceptive Implants

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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

We are a 4 Day Week employer Purpose of the role

By joining a leading charity dedicated to supporting people with their sexual health and wellbeing, you will be joining a friendly, dedicated, enthusiastic team at Brook in Thurrock who work efficiently and effectively to ensure that anyone who comes to see us is provided with the best possible advice, information, support and care for their contraception and sexual health needs.

We can provide a comprehensive training package, if needed, to meet the requirements of the job description including training to the FSRH Letter of Competence in Sub-Dermal Contraceptive Implants and Intrauterine Techniques.

• FSRH Letter of Competence in Sub-Dermal Contraceptive Implants

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:

(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: Thurrock
• Salary: £37,373 FTE per annum
• ApplicationTip: 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)
• 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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Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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