Specialist Nurse - Sexual Health

King's College Hospital; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London seeks an experienced registered Band 6 nurse who is dual trained in contraception and sexual health. The role involves providing high-quality autonomous nursing care within the integrated Sexual Health Service. Responsibilities include clinical leadership, patient assessment, and support in nursing education. This is a fixed-term position until May 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be dual trained in contraception and sexual health.
• Experience in autonomous nursing care with sexual health needs is essential.
• NMC registration as a nurse is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care for sexual health and contraceptive needs.
• Support the Senior Charge Nurse in strategic development planning.
• Act as a resource for nursing education and clinical development.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong clinical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Dual training in contraception and sexual health

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered Band 6 nurse, who is dual trained in both contraception and sexual health. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the drive, enthusiasm and commitment to make a difference for our patients within our integrated Sexual Health Service at Camberwell Sexual Health Clinic.

The Integrated Sexual Health Service is a busy service delivering Level 3 contraception and Sexual Health. You will be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team that delivers high quality standards of care for our patients. You will be a valued senior member of the nursing team providing autonomous nursing care to meet the sexual health and contraceptive needs of an undiagnosed patient population, including assessment, investigation and treatment for the individual patient group.

We are looking for an inspirational nurse who enjoys teamwork and making a difference to the team and the patients. You will be a strong clinical leader with excellent communication skills and a contraception and LOC SDI.

Please note this role is fixed term until 7 May 2026.

Responsibilities

• To provide autonomous nursing care to meet the sexual health and contraceptive needs of the patient population, including assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment for the individual patient group.
• To provide professional and clinical leadership within the nursing team.
• To support the role of the Senior Charge Nurse and Nurse Practitioners in the implementation of a strategic development plan for nursing and nurse led services within the department.
• To act as a resource for nursing education and clinical development within the service.
• To be actively involved and supportive of Senior Nursing staff in the development and implementation of a programme of nursing audit and research within the department.
• To provide intermediate level, autonomous nursing care to patients with sexual health and contraceptive needs, including diagnosis and treatment of STIs and related conditions.
• To provide autonomous nursing care to patients with contraceptive needs, using a recognised contraception qualification, and competence at supplying all methods of contraception, and insertion and removal of contraceptive implants.
• To utilise specialist knowledge and undertake procedures such as cryotherapy, microscopy, speculum examination, bimanual examination, testicular examination, proctoscopy, contraceptive implant insertion and removal, cervical cytology and specialist follow up clinics.
• To be accountable for own practice and to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
• To obtain a detailed and comprehensive patient history in a systematic manner, including physical, emotional, psychological and environmental factors and a comprehensive sexual history.
• To undertake relevant physical examination and investigations for an undiagnosed patient group.
• To develop and implement a management plan for each patient with internal and external referrals as required.
• To request and interpret tests as required within departmental guidelines.
• To supply and administer medicines in accordance with Patient Group Directions or as an Independent Prescriber if appropriate.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to local and national guidelines, policies and procedures specific to safeguarding children, young people and adults.
• To monitor the effectiveness of care and treatment through follow up as required (including partner notification) according to departmental guidelines.
• To maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC, Trust and medico-legal requirements and to ensure these standards are met within the nursing team.
• To ensure that all clinical and patient care is conducted in line with professional (NMC) and trust behaviour standards.
• To act as a patient advocate, ensuring respect for patient confidentiality, privacy and cultural/ethnic background, and to maintain dignity within the nursing team.
• In conjunction with the Matron, Nurse Practitioners and Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to support and participate in the development of nurse led services as appropriate.
• To be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students, providing clinical support and guidance as required.
• To engage in local and national forums to develop practice and raise the profile of the service and Trust where appropriate.
• To act as a clinical and professional role model for the nursing and wider multi-professional team.
• To participate in operational management as Nurse coordinators.
• To actively participate in audit and research skills within the nursing team.
• To deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse or Nurse Practitioners as required and carry out delegated responsibilities as agreed.
• To support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture of fair, equitable, consistent and supportive management within the nursing and CSW team.
• To support and participate in recruitment activities within the nursing team.
• To ensure care is delivered in accordance with local and national clinical guidelines and to use patient experience data to support improvements in quality of care.
• To facilitate high-quality, cost-effective care using audit, benchmarking and other quality initiatives as determined by the Trust.
• To attend and participate in multi professional meetings and represent the CSHC nursing team and Senior Charge Nurse as required.
• To be aware of government, Trust and Service targets and be involved in implementing actions to meet these targets.
• To identify and monitor risks to patient or staff safety and support risk management through the Datix system.
• To be involved in nursing clinical audit (including PGDs) and research to support, maintain and develop expected standards of care.
• To utilise and disseminate research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care.
• To participate in the development and implementation of assessment and mentorship processes for new staff to ensure quality standards are met; to contribute to an assessment of own educational needs and develop a professional development plan with the line manager.
• To keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments as required to meet NMC revalidation standards and maintain links with educational organisations to ensure a suitable learning environment for students and trainees.
• In conjunction with the Practice Development Nurse to be involved in an ongoing programme of education and clinical development for nurses and CSWs, and to support the training and mentorship of staff, students and trainees within the department.
• To teach on relevant courses in affiliated university nursing departments and external courses as required.

Other information

All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust's criminal records checking policy. The closing date is given as a guide; applications may close early if there are many applicants. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to Sustainable Healthcare and has a Green Plan with targets for net zero carbon by 2040 (NHS Carbon Footprint) and 2045 (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus). Please note this is a fixed-term role until 07 May 2026.