Sexual Health Nurse

Clch; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) Hertfordshire Adult Community Services is seeking a Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse at Watford Sexual Health Clinic. This part-time role (34 hours weekly) focuses on high-quality sexual health and contraception services.

The post requires an NMC-registered nurse with CoSRH qualifications, and mentorship experience or willingness to train. You may deputise for the Team Lead and contribute to staff teaching while delivering patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration.
• CoSRH Diploma in contraceptive or equivalent.
• Recognised mentorship and preceptorship or willingness to undertake.
• CoSRH LoC SDI and IUD, or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for sexual health and contraception needs within clinical guidelines.
• Assess, investigate, diagnose and treat within governance framework.
• Support supervision, teaching and assessment of staff.
• Promote health education and risk reduction per national strategies.
• Collaborate with the Team Lead and cover flexible hours including weekends/evenings.
• Maintain complete clear and legible records in line with policies.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical nursing

Contraception

CoSRH Diploma

Mentorship/Preceptorship

Education

CoSRH Diploma in contraceptive or equivalent

Job description

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Main area Sexual Health Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 34 hours per week (Clinic based role) Job ref 824-HERTS-8289743

Site Watford Clinic Town Watford Salary £40,617 - £48,778 per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 08:00

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are seeking a Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse based at Watford Sexual Health Clinic. This part-time role (34 hours per week) offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated and supportive team delivering high-quality sexual health and contraception services.

You will provide expert nursing care to patients with a range of sexual health and contraceptive needs, undertaking assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment within agreed clinical guidelines. Working within the context of a clinical governance framework, you will help ensure safe, effective and person-centred care while maintaining compliance with Trust policies and national standards.

You will act as a professional role model, supporting the development of clinical practice and deputising for the Team Lead when required. You will also contribute to the supervision, teaching and assessment of registered and unregistered staff.

This role includes a strong focus on health promotion and education, supporting individuals to make informed choices and reduce risk in line with the objectives of The National Strategy for Sexual Health (2001). If you are a motivated and experienced nurse with a passion for delivering outstanding patient care, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

Sexual Health nurses are required to work in line with BASHH and CoSRH guidance, and complete competencies as set out within the service.

Key duties within this role include:

• Recognising signs and symptoms of STI’s
• Asymptomatic and symptomatic screening of male and female patients.
• Taking of male and female genital swabs
• Microscopy and making provisional STI diagnoses.
• Venepuncture
• Point of care testing for blood borne viruses
• Treating named infections and administering contraception using Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) or working towards completing Non-Medical Prescribing.
• Competent in insertion and removal of contraceptive implants or willingness to learn
• To be up to date and able to advise, teach and counsel on all methods of contraception, and to be willing to train to fit and remove contraceptive implants
• To maintain complete clear and legible records of all clerical and legal documentation in accordance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Promote good practice and adopt a holistic approach to patient care at all times.
• The post holder will undertake any other clinical duties assigned by the Clinic Manager or Clinical Nurse Lead such as working flexible hours and working across Sexual Health Hertfordshire. The post holder may be required to work weekends and evening.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

*** Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration
• CoSRH Diploma in contraceptive or equivalent
• Recognised mentorship and preceptorship or willingness to undertake
• CoSRH LoC SDI and IUD, or willingness to train.

Experience

• Experience as CASH nurse
• Experience of health promotion and education
• Experience of effective teaching, mentoring and assessing
• Evidence of working with staff from different professional disciplines
• Able to utilise evidence in practice.
• To be proficient in screening of asymptomatic and symptomatic people
• Experience of managing/coordinating teamwork
• Experience in gynaecology, HIV, counselling, research, outreach, and other experience related to the speciality or willing to undertake training.
• Evidence of practice development
• Evidence of utilising clinical supervision
• Participation in audit/research
• Management training

Skills & Knowledge

• Venepuncture
• Administering treatments and vaccinations
• Ability to work as part of a team, to make decisions and work autonomously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate and concise records.
• Able to identify nursing and relevant clinical needs of patients within the specialty.
• Comprehensive understanding of Fraser guidelines in relation to consent for medical advice and treatment
• Demonstrates good all-round knowledge of issues affecting profession and changes within that framework
• Experience in dealing with difficult situations
• Point of care testing for BBV’s
• Bi-manual examinations

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

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.

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