Sexual Health Senior Staff Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London seeks an experienced Sexual Health Senior Staff Nurse for a fixed term role. You will provide nursing interventions for clients with sexual health needs, support staff training, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The salary ranges from £46,419 to £55,046 per year, depending on experience. This is a full-time position based at the Clifden Centre. The ideal candidate has significant experience in sexual health and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for staff development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in sexual health nursing.
• Evidence of organisational and leadership potential.
• Commitment to teaching and facilitating training.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing interventions for sexual health.
• Plan and provision of staff training within the department.
• Support clinic service developments such as outreach services.

Skills

Competently discuss contraceptive methods and deliver emergency contraception under PGD

Competently perform sexual health screens and microscopy

Insert sub-dermal contraceptive implants

Competently work to a syndromic management model

Excellent communication skills

Education

BSC in Adult Nursing or Diploma

STI Foundation course completion

FRSH contraception diploma

Job description

Job summary

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced Sexual Health Senior Staff Nurse to join our dynamic service based at Homerton Clifden Centre. We have a fixed term post for 1 year until the 31st of March 2027.

We are looking for a Sexual Health nurse with significant experience in the specialty. Evidence of organisational and leadership potential as well as a commitment to teaching and facilitating training is essential.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will work as part of the cross site multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive nursing interventions aimed at clients with contraception and sexual health care needs.
• The post holder will take an active role in the planning and provision of training of staff within the department working closely with the Charge Nurse in the implementation of national and local strategies in sexual and reproductive health services.
• Will support clinic service developments such as evening, weekend and out-reach service provision as required.
• Will be required to cross site work between our sexual health clinics, The Clifden Centre, Ivy Centre, John Scott and Neaman Practice.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will provide information, counselling and health advice to patients with contraception and sexual health needs.
• The post holder will be competent in the delivery of clinical skills relevant to sexual and reproductive health nursing e.g. sexual and contraceptive history taking, microscopy, phlebotomy and cryotherapy, syndromic management of STI's, initiate all methods of hormonal contraception including sub-dermal implants.
• Be competent in using patient Group Directions for safe supply of medication in line with local guidance.
• Be competent in obtaining a complete sexual and contraceptive health history, perform examination and tests from symptomatic and asymptomatic patients and perform microscopy proficiently as needed.
• To work to the department's syndromic care management model as required in nurse-led services and be proficient in microscopy as required.
• The post holder will provide leadership, management and support within the nursing team working closely with other related disciplines within and without the department to provide a seamless Sexual Health service.
• The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patient care is evidence based and of a high standard and will deputise for the Charge Nurse as required.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year pro rata p.a. incl.

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 1 years

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 293-CCS-0820

Job locations: Sexual Health (Clifden Centre), Homerton Hospital, Clifden Centre, London, E9 6SR

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications (Essential)

• BSC in Adult Nursing or Diploma
• STI Foundation course completion
• FRSH contraception diploma

Education / Qualifications (Desirable)

• HIV NHIVNA Competencies
• Non-medical prescribing

Skills / Abilities (Essential)

• Competently discuss contraceptive methods and deliver emergency contraception under PGD
• Competently perform sexual health screens and microscopy
• Insert sub-dermal contraceptive implants.
• Competently work to a syndromic management model
• Excellent communication skills

Skills / Abilities (Desirable)

• Counselling skills

Knowledge (Essential)

• Knowledge of child protection issues and adult safeguarding
• Understanding of the role of a nurse in sexual health and confidentiality

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in managing symptomatic screening

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience in research.

Trust Values (Essential)

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Sexual Health (Clifden Centre)

Homerton Hospital, Clifden Centre

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website: https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)