Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse - Sexual Health

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board is seeking an enthusiastic B6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to provide specialized care in sexual and reproductive health. The role includes managing consultations, providing contraceptive care, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should have a recognized contraception qualification and knowledge of safeguarding guidelines. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable. The position is based in Pembrokeshire with interviews on 25/11/2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and experienced nurse with knowledge at a specialist level.
• Ability to provide care to a range of patients with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of local and national guidelines for safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical consultations for sexual and reproductive health care.
• Provide autonomous nursing care for contraceptive needs.
• Undertake Pregnancy Advisory Service Consultations.

Skills

Clinical consultations

Autonomous nursing care

Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health

Supervisory management

Education

Recognised contraception qualification

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to take on the role of a B6 Junior Sister/ Charge nurse, based in Pembrokeshire and at times working in other clinics across the health board. The post holder will demonstrate knowledge at specialist level and be able to to provide care to a range of patients, with minimal supervision, using various means of communication and consultation mediums. This role will include management of sexually transmitted infections, provision of contraception, cervical screening and care of women requesting termination of pregnancy. The post holder will be expected to maintain and demonstrate up to date evidence based knowledge of sexual and reproductive health care and will be supported to gain enhanced skills such as fitting of intrauterine contraception . The post holder will support and work in conjunction with the Band 7 who has continuing responsibility and, in their absence, deputise, ensuring efficient/effective management of the department. You will provide supervisory management and leadership skills and support to junior members of staff and be motivated towards self-development in both management and leadership. studies. Interviews to be held on 25/11/2025

Main Duties of the Job

• Carry out clinical consultations both virtual and face to face for a wide range of sexual and reproductive health care concerns.
• To provide autonomous nursing care to patients with contraceptive needs, using a recognised contraception qualification, and competence at supplying all methods of contraception, using PGD's.
• To utilise specialist knowledge and skills and undertake procedures and practices such as cryotherapy, speculum examination, contraceptive implant insertion and removal.
• To undertake Pregnancy Advisory Service Consultations with patients requesting termination of pregnancy, discussing options and giving comprehensive information to ensure safe care.
• To care for women having Manual Vacuum Aspiration Abortion procedures.
• To be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students providing clinical support and guidance as required.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to local and national guidelines, policies and procedures specific to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.
• The post holder will assess Fraser Competence of clients aged under 16 years and will carry out sexual exploitation and risk assessment on all clients aged under 18 years.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services