Senior Sexual Health Nurse

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Sexual Health, part of the NHS, seeks a dedicated nurse to support a busy service providing care in sexual health. The role requires qualifications in sexual health and the ability to work flexibly across various clinics. Candidates must be skilled in triaging and counselling while offering high standards of care to both young and vulnerable patients.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Hold or work towards qualifications in sexual health and contraception.
• Experience in non-medical prescribing needed.
• Ability to work flexibly and cover multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of clinical nursing to service users.
• Support junior staff and coordinate clinic operations.
• Assess safeguarding risks for vulnerable patients.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise

Patient counselling

Emergency triage

Education

DFSRH diploma

STIF intermediate

LoC SDI implant removal

Job description

Leeds Sexual Health is a busy and dynamic service offering a wide range of services such as STI testing & treatments, contraception advice & provision, pregnancy testing and support, care after sexual assault, vaccinations, and care to vulnerable and high-risk groups. Our service users attend with various sexual health and contraceptive needs, requiring care, comprehensive assessment, and treatment by our multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will hold, or be working towards, qualifications in both sexual health and contraception such as DFSRH diploma and STIF intermediate, with the addition of LoC SDI implant removal, fits, refits, non-medical prescribing, and microscopy skills.

Leeds Sexual Health operates from clinics 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday, between 8 am to 8 pm, with opportunities to support outreach events outside of working hours. You will be required to be flexible and to cover clinics across Leeds. Our main hub is based at Beeston Hill Health Centre, with spoke sites at Armley, Chapeltown, City Centre, & Seacroft, along with other outreach sites across Leeds.

The post holder must be able to move across sites and travel independently during shifts to cover clinics and provide care to vulnerable and hard-to-reach service users. We have dedicated clinics for under 18 young persons across the city where you will assess safeguarding risks and support care needs.

Main duties of the job

Leeds Sexual Health is an integrated service, and our partners include Leeds Teaching Hospital, GP Confed, and Central Forum.

The role involves supporting colleagues, junior staff, nursing and medical trainees. You will also support as a nurse co-ordinator in the smooth running of clinics and triage emergency and urgent care on the day.

The post-holder is responsible for providing high standards of clinical nursing expertise to service users in the field of SRH/GUM across Leeds, offering information, advice, and counselling to help patients diagnosed with STIs understand and manage their conditions.

If you are interested in working for Leeds Sexual Health and want to learn more about the role, please email [e-mail] or call 0113 8434343.

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.

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About us

We are part of Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the city, treating people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, in partnership with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council.

We are committed to delivering high-quality care, with a recent CQC rating of "Good" and "Outstanding" for Adult Services.

Perks of the job

Our benefits include generous annual leave and NHS discounts. Full details are available at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk under the 'Join Our Team' tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on proof of right to work in the UK, such as UK or Irish citizenship, EU settlement scheme status, or relevant work visa. Please ensure you meet these criteria before applying.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for details.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.