Integrated Sexual Health Nurse Developmental Role (Lowestoft)

Provide CIC; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Provide CIC in Lowestoft is recruiting a Band 5 Integrated Sexual Health Nurse on a part-time basis (30 hours per week) to deliver frontline care, STI testing and contraceptive interventions within a supportive learning environment.

The post involves travel to other Suffolk clinics for education and training, weekend work, and development opportunities with protected training time. Salary is £32,073-£39,043 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration and current UK practice.
• Strong communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Flexible to travel between Suffolk sites and work evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop STI risk awareness and management skills.
• Provide STI testing and refer as appropriate.
• Deliver contraceptive interventions and integrated sexual health assessment.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to undertake training

Travel across Suffolk

Evenings & Saturdays working

Education

NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse

Job description

Integrated Sexual Health Nurse Developmental Role (Lowestoft)

Band 5

Main area Integrated Sexual Health Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (8am-8pm and Saturday working) Job ref 828-PROVIDE4140-A

Employer Provide CIC Employer type NHS Site Suffolk Sexual Health Clinic Lowestoft Town Lowestoft Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 21/10/2026

Job overview

This is a developmental role for a Registered Nurse, who will be employed to provide care and support for clients in the rapidly developing speciality of Integrated Sexual Health.

This post provides the opportunity for development and enhancement of clinical expertise and innovative practice within the field of integrated sexual health care. Support for training opportunities will be provided with the expectation that the post holder will be competent and confident in the provision of frontline clinical care, sexually transmitted infection results and data management, and specific targeted health interventions.

The post holder will be working within a specialist clinical team in a positive learning environment which will enable the development of skills to provide contraceptive intervention and protocol guided sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infection management.

The post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality service by providing evidence-based care, actively engaging with service development initiatives and maintain clear communication with service users, colleagues, management and other professionals.

This is a developmental role and there will be the expectation for the post holder to travel to other clinics within Suffolk for education and training purposes. Weekend working is a requirement of this role.

Main duties of the job

• To develop an awareness of STI risks, methods of STI management.
• To develop skills of sexual health promotion, and have the ability to give information and refer as appropriate
• To provide sexually transmitted infection testing and be aware of referral policies
• Develop skills of integrated sexual health assessment for both males and females including physical examination.
• Following appropriate in-house training participate in the results management of sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections
• Carry out venepuncture for specific sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing
• Assess clients for STI risk and advise accordingly
• Achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Service in line with the post profile and Professional Development Plan and department competency framework within time frame agreed with line manager.
• Undertake training for use of patient group directions and apply to practice.
• Work towards successful completion of Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare electronic knowledge assessment and Diploma
• Undertake training in specific clinical procedures (implant fitting and removal) as appropriate
• Participate in training to develop competence in results management and non-face to face intervention

Working for our organisation

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men’s Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full list of the main responsibilities for this role. Thank you for taking the time to apply for a role within Provide.

Person specification

• NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Safeguarding knowledge and experience of assessment
• Willingness to undertake practical and professionally accredited training linked to integrated sexual health development
• Ability to work between sites and efficiently travel across Suffolk
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Documented evidence of further studying/training
• A recognised contraception qualification or currently working towards
• Previous experience or currently working in specialty of integrated sexual health
• Experience of working to Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
• Use of electronic patient record systems
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Professional Interest in the field of integrated sexual health
• Willingness to develop STI results management.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Professional UK clinical registration required for the role?

If we require you to hold UK professional clinical registration to undertake a role we appoint you to, Provide will pay for your registration during the first year of your employment.

Provide CIC continues to encourage all colleagues to ensure they have been double vaccinated and received a booster vaccination.

We recognise taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, service users, customers, fellow colleagues, and their families.

Our staff have been trained in 'Anti-Fraud' and will use technology to examine identity/immigration documents.

Disability

If you have a disability and need assistance or more time to complete your application or attending interview, please contact a member of the HR Services Team on 0300 3030 2661 or [e-mail].

Work Trials

Please check with your local Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible for a Work Trial. If you are interested in trying this job first, please contact the HR Services team and we can help you make the arrangements with the Job Centre and the Recruiting Manager.

We are committed to equal opportunities, flexible working practices and the National Living Wage.

SuccessfulApplicant:

You will be required to bring all your documentation to your interview to show the recruiting manager and again at your pre-employment appointment with the Recruitment Co-Ordinators.

The information that you provide will be treated confidentially. If you fail to provide all of the information, Provide may not be able to fulfil our contractual obligations to you or may be prevented from complying with our legal obligations.

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.