Sexual Health Nurse Trainee: Band 5 to 6 Path

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton is offering a training post for registered nurses to join the Sexual Health and Contraception Service. The role starts as Band 5 with a structured training plan to develop clinical and managerial skills in the specialty.

Successful candidates progress to Band 6 after training, with the pathway potentially taking up to 24 months depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration or awaiting confirmation.
• Nurse training and development in sexual health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with distressing, sensitive and personal information in a skilled and knowledgeable manner.
• Deliver bad news, including STI results and pregnancy test results.
• Discuss sensitive sexual health issues to support decision making.
• Work with cross agency agreements to provide access to emergency contraception for young people.
• Ensure patient care initiatives are improved and sustained.
• Be committed to a team approach to service provision and patient management.
• Liaise with other key staff within the service.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Trust Core Values.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Deliver bad news

Sensitive topic counseling

Team working

Cross agency liaison

Education

Registered nurse

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton is offering a training post for registered nurses to join the Sexual Health and Contraception Service. The role starts as Band 5 with a structured training plan to develop clinical and managerial skills in the specialty.

Successful candidates progress to Band 6 after training, with the pathway potentially taking up to 24 months depending on experience.