Sexual Health Nurse

Sussexcommunity; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate and dedicated Sexual Health Nurse to join their dynamic team in Crawley. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential nursing support and advice to clients, ensuring they receive up-to-date information on sexual health and contraception. With a focus on professional development, the successful candidate will benefit from comprehensive training and support, including the chance to complete the FSRH Diploma in Contraception and Sexual Health. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and promotes a culture of inclusion, where your contributions will make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Wellbeing Programme

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration study at degree level or equivalent.
• Recognized qualifications in areas of relevance such as GUM and CASH.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing advice and support to clients in the Integrated Sexual Health Service.
• Work towards ensuring service provision meets key performance targets.

Skills

Sexual Health Experience

Communication Skills

Empathy

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Certificates in GUM, CASH, HIV

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Sexual Health Nurse

The closing date is 07 May 2025

** We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses **

We have a great opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, committed and flexible Registered Nurse to join our Team at Crawley Hospital, West Sussex Integrated Sexual Health Service.

The successful candidate will be placed on a supportive and structured education and training pathway, centred on reflective supervision, clinical skills and research. We offer full training in Genito-Urinary Medicine and support with completing the FSRH Diploma in Contraception and Sexual Health. On completion of relevant competencies will progress to Band 6.

We would also be pleased to hear from you if you already have some Sexual Health experience and wish to develop your skills.

You will have substantial post registration experience at Band 5 and enjoy working as part of a team.

The unit is open 6 days a week so you will need to be flexible with your working hours and occasionally be prepared to travel across the region for training or meetings.

Crawley Sexual Health Department is part of the West Sussex Integrated Sexual Health Service which also has hub clinics in Worthing and Chichester as well as some spoke clinics across the region

Main duties of the job

The post holder provides nursing advice and support to clients attending the Integrated Sexual Health Service, providing a comprehensive client centred service, which will give up to date, accurate evidence to provide and deliver factual and current information on all methods of contraception, sexual health, health promotion, health checks and other relevant services which will lead to empowering clients to make their own decision and appropriate choice.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be guided by the Team Manager in working on the continued development of the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS) within the locality (hub and spokes).

As part of the wider ISHS team they will work towards ensuring service provision meets the Key Performance Targets and professionally recognised standards and services in line with National and local strategy, the Department of Health 15 Steps quality criteria and supports Patient First, a trust-wide approach to improving the quality of care offered to patients. The post holder follows national and local policy. They will liaise with a number of partnership agencies and practitioners, particularly those working with clients under the age of 18.

The post holder will demonstrate knowledge in the assessment, development, care, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care for clients of all ages, sometimes working in settings which are nurse only delivered. They will also share knowledge and skills with all staff within the ISHS and those clients attending or being supported by the integrated sexual health services.

They will provide line management as necessary with support and advice to the Band 3 nursing staff working within the area.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• substantial post registration Study at degree level or equivalent level of knowledge
• Recognised qualifications in areas of relevance. Eg GUM, CASH, HIV Certificates in teaching and assessing/ Mentorship

Knowledge, Training and Experience

• Maintains a portfolio of work experience
• Experience of working in sexual health providing GUM and contraceptive care or Band 5 experience in related speciality
• Use of PGDs
• Competent in utilisation of CaSH knowledge and skills Microscopy
• Wart Treatment

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Adept in handling difficult and sensitive information from patients where developed persuasive, negotiating, empathy and motivational and re-assurance skills are required whilst supporting the patient who may be angry or upset.
• Knowledge and ability to apply Fraser competencies for those aged 16 and under.

Analytical and Judgmental

• Able to complete patient assessment and advise on an appropriate range of options

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)