Sexual Health Nurse - Band 6 or Band 5 Training Post

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking an enthusiastic Sexual Health Nurse to join their integrated team. This role involves providing essential sexual health, HIV, and contraception care across various sites. Ideal candidates will be motivated, possess strong communication skills, and have a professional interest in sexual health. The position is suitable for both Band 5 and Band 6 applicants, offering a pathway for growth and development. Join a supportive environment that values equality and diversity, and make a meaningful impact in the community by delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Knowledge in contraception, sexual health, and HIV specialist areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality sexual health and contraception services.
• Support the development of the nurse’s role in integrated sexual health.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Safeguarding Practice Knowledge

Motivation and Initiative

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree or equivalent level of experience

Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Contraception Qualification

Job description

Sexual Health Nurse - Band 6 or Band 5 Training Post

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Nurse with a passion for Sexual Health to join our integrated team providing sexual health, HIV and contraception care.

The post holder will be required to work daytime and evenings across sites in the West area.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly motivated and is able to show initiative
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills
• Has experience and knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures
• Has a professional interest and desire to work in the speciality

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is suitable for Band 5 or Band 6 applicants. We encourage applicants who have or are working at a Band 5 or Band 6 position in a relevant role. This post is available to both applicants working/worked at Band 6 with relevant qualifications and experience, or applicants working/worked at a Band 5 level (in a relevant position), who can progress to a Band 6 following successful completion of training under Annex 21.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to provide high quality sexual health and contraception service to all clients accessing the sexual health clinics, to influence the development of the nurse’s role within the integrated sexual health service. There may be a requirement to support and deliver the referral of medical termination service if required.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable criteria

• Degree or equivalent level of experience
• Teaching and assessing Qualification
• Contraception qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of contraception/sexual health/ HIV specialist area.
• Must be able to disseminate information in both written and oral format.

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of the role of specialist area within the current health environment and the impact of current government/regional policy developments.

Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Willing to work across all BCUHB sites
• Ability to be motivated and forward thinking
• Will accommodate future 7 day working along with any potential future service extension

Desirable criteria

• Welsh speaker