Sexual Health Nurse - Band 5

Transformation Unit; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Sexual Health Nurse (Band 5) based in Preston. The role involves sexual health screening, care delivery in clinics, vaccination and contraception services, and outreach work across the Localities.

You will work within the Sexual Health Services team, assessing, planning and providing evidence-based sexual health advice and treatment while maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to NHS policies.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Contraceptive course/training desirable.
• Experience with working with young people and under 16s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to undertake sexual health clinics and assess patients, including taking sexual histories.
• Perform venepuncture as per Trust policy.
• Issue prescribed medications as requested by medical staff and non-medical prescribers.
• Initiate treatments and implement partner notification measures per local guidelines.
• Adhere to BASHH guidelines and administer vaccinations and immunisations.
• Ensure accurate records and code clinical care (e.g., SHRAD, GUMCAD).

Skills

Venepuncture

Microscopy skills

Cytology trained

Genital examination

Education

First Level Registered Nurse

Contraceptive course

Experience with young people/under 16s

Job description

Main area Sexual Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will involve some evenings and weekends on rota) Job ref 382-NBC187-26

Employer Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Fatima Health Centre Town Preston Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

Sexual Health Nurse - Band 5

NHS AfC: Band 5

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job overview

JOB SUMMARY:

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers sexual health screening and care in clinics across Lancashire & Blackpool.

This post is based in our Central Lancashire locality, working in Preston & Chorley.

The post holder will work as part of the Sexual Health Services team and will assess, plan, and provide sexual health advice, screening, and treatment (including contraception).

There will be an expectation that the post holder will work across all areas of Sexual Health Services including all outreach clinics as required.

Main duties of the job

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To learn to undertake sexual health clinics, assessing patients and taking a sexual history.

To perform venepuncture, as per Trust Policy.

To issue prescribed medication as requested by medical staff and non-medical prescribers.

initiate treatments and implement partner notification measures as per local guidelines.

To have sound knowledge Of BASHH guidelines.

To administer vaccinations and immunisations

Supply emergency contraception, start a method of contraception

patient’s advocate and act in their best interests

Assess patients under the age of 16 using Fraser Guidelines; adhering to local Safeguarding Policies.

Infection Prevention Control (IPC) is the responsibility of all Trust staff.

Reporting of untoward incidents.

Undertake appraisals/1:1’s with staff up to and including Band 4.

accurate and contemporaneous records

To code all clinical care provided (e.g., SHRAD, GUMCAD)

To be aware of the confidential nature of the service and work within the legal responsibilities as laid down in the Venereal Diseases Regulations 1974 and the NHS Trust Act 1991.

Maintain your own professional and personal development.

Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.

Adhere to the NMC Code: Standards of Conduct, at all times.

Working for our organisation

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents –it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values:

Person specification

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse
• Academic Study (Contraceptive course)
• evidence of working with young people and under 16's
• Experience of working in nurse led clinics and to PGD's
• Ability to perform Venepuncture
• Basic knowledge of sexual health
• Knowledge of local Sexual Health standards

  skills

  • venepuncture
  • Basic microscopy skills
  • Cytology Trained
  • Ability to undertake genital examinations/ screen clients- both sexes

  Additional skills required

  • IT literate, can use a variety of data platforms
  • Knowledge of data protection Acts
  • Experience of clinical audit

  If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £24, Standard DBS check £24 and Enhanced DBS check £45.

  You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £15. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.

  Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.

  DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.

  By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.

  The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here .

  Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.

  Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.

  The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

  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.

  Name Paula Smith Job title Team Leader, Sexual Heath Central locality Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07818588275 Additional information