Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is recruiting for a Band 6 position in the Integrated Sexual Health Service. The post requires experience in sexual health, contraception and HIV care, with DFSRH/STIF qualification or equivalent.

You will work at The Hathersage Centre and cover spoke clinics across Greater Manchester. You will see patients independently, perform screenings, venepuncture and vaccinations, provide sexual health advice, and administer contraception under PGD or as a

Qualifications

• Experience in sexual health, contraception and HIV care.
• Holding the DFSRH/STIF qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to see patients independently within an integrated service.

Responsibilities

• Perform symptomatic and asymptomatic screening, venepuncture and vaccination as autonomous practitioner.
• Provide sexual health advice to clients and support health advisor role.
• Administer hormonal contraception and medicines under PGD or as a non medical prescriber.
• Work mainly at The Hathersage Centre with coverage at spoke clinics in Cheetham Hill, Newton Heath and Harpurhey.

Skills

Sexual health experience

Contraception knowledge

HIV care experience

Education

DFS RH/STIF qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Main area Sexual Health Service Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (hours worked over five to six days or condensed hours) Job ref 349-MRI-8369559-RL4

Site The Hathersage Centre Town Manchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen at Northern Contraception, Sexual Health & HIV Service to join our friendly team at our Hathersage Centre hub. Our Integrated Sexual Health Service provides a Level 3 contraception and Sexual Health services, we have a number of clinics across Greater Manchester.

The post holder will have experience in sexual health, contraception and HIV care. Holding the DFSRH/STIF qualification or equivalent.

The post holder will undertake duties of seeing patients independently within an integrated sexual and reproductive health service. To participate in clinical duties commensurate with their banding, experience and competence.

Main duties of the job

To perform symptomatic and asymptomatic screening, venepuncture, vaccination as an autonomous practitioner.

To provide sexual health advice to clients as appropriate, including supporting the role of the health advisor.

To undertake the administration of hormonal contraception and medicines under agreed Patient Group Directions (PGD) or as a non medical prescriber.

Your main place of work will be at The Hathersage Centre, you will also be required to cover our spoke clinics which are located in Cheetham Hill, Newton Heath and Harpurhey.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Training/Knowledge

• Current and in-depth knowledge of issues relating to confidentiality & consent
• Current and in-depth knowledge of current local and national safeguarding processes/policy and guidance relating to under 16’s, under 18’s and vulnerable adults
• Understanding of risk management/ clinical governance
• Current and in depth knowledge of sexual and reproductive health
• Knowledge of current national developments in sexual health services

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Degree or working towards
• Recognised post registration qualification in Sexual and Reproductive Health

Experience

• Experience in sexual and reproductive health at Band 5
• Proven ability to participate in the audit process
• Teaching and assessment of pre and post registration students
• Participated in research
• Currently practising in the speciality
• Experience at undertaking staff Personal Development Reviews/ Appraisal

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.