Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Nurse

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Cambridge seeks a passionate Registered Nurse to join their Sexual Health Team. This position supports the professional development of nurses within a structured training pathway. Responsibilities include comprehensive nursing interventions and participation in educational activities. Ideal candidates will be NMC registered with strong leadership and communication skills. The role requires full-time commitment with a competitive salary, located across various sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates understanding of Trust Values.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Ability to manage their own work.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing interventions for clients with sexual health needs.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct delegated nursing tasks independently.
• Participate in educational activities of the department.

Skills

Understanding of Trust Values

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Understanding of sexual health and HIV care

Education

NMC registered Nurse (or about to qualify)

Job description

Job Summary

We have a great opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, committed and flexible Registered Nurse to join our Sexual Health Team at Homerton Healthcare Trust, on a fixed term contract. The Sexual Health Service provides staff with a great opportunity to learn and develop their clinical, nursing and leadership skills. You will be placed on a supportive and structured education and training pathway, centred on reflective supervision, clinical skills, research and leadership. We can offer you a dedicated preceptor in the unit with a supportive supernumerary period, mentoring from senior nurses, a workbook that offers supportive competencies, direction and support and education and development to enhance your Sexual Health skills. This post will involve working across sites in sexual health as well as a rotation programme into the HIV department, Outreach.

Main Duties

• The post holder is expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive nursing interventions aimed at clients with contraceptive and sexual health needs including HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
• The post holder will be part of a rotational program, receiving training in GU, the HIV unit and Outreach.
• The post holder will carry out delegated nursing tasks and review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided without supervision.
• The post holder will coordinate the team when designated to do so.
• Where appropriate the post holder will be required to participate in the educational activities of the department and act as mentor/preceptor to nursing students and health care assistants.
• To meet the needs of the service the post holder will work across all sites including Homerton Clifden Centre, The Ivy Centre, Neaman Practice and John Scott.

About Us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. We are committed to equality and value diversity, and we are inclusive for all staff.

Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year pro rata p.a. (inc.)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 1 year
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 293-CCS-0819
• Job locations: Clifden Centre, Homerton Healthcare; Homerton Row; Homerton; E9 6SR

Person Specification

• Essential: Demonstrates understanding of Trust Values; NMC registered Nurse (or about to qualify); Evidence of professional development; Leadership skills and ability to manage their own work; The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately; Demonstrate knowledge of the application of evidence‑based practice; Experience of providing care to highest quality to a broad range of people.
• Desirable: Contraceptives course (or working towards); Preparation for mentorship course; Experience of working with an inner‑city, multi‑cultural community; Ability to perform sexual health screens and microscopy; Experience of working with women, men and young people from varying backgrounds and genders and sexualities; Understand role of nursing in Sexual Health / HIV & AIDs care.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) check. Skilled worker sponsorship is welcomed. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.