Trainee Sexual Health and Contraception Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Trainee Sexual Health and Contraception Nurse. Candidates will begin at Band 5 with a structured training plan, advancing to Band 6 upon completion. Responsibilities include high-quality nursing care in sexual health, with opportunities for evening and weekend shifts. Ideal for those passionate about patient-centered care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK NMC registration.
• Willingness to undertake training in sexual health.
• Experience within sexual health providing GUM or contraception care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care related to sexual health and contraception.
• Perform assessments and clinical decisions based on skills and knowledge.
• Work across multiple sites and potentially work evenings and weekends.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge of sexual health and contraception

Ability to manage complex patients

Supervisory experience

Education

Registered General Nurse

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Trainee Sexual Health and Contraception Nurse

The closing date is 02 December 2025

The SHAC service is very excited to advertise a new training post available for registered nurses to apply for, regardless of sexual health and/or contraception experience. Brighton Sexual Health and Contraception is an integrated service in Brighton, and operates across three main sites in the city, with outreach to other parts. We are a multi-professional progressive team providing a comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-focused service for Contraception and Sexual Health.

Successful candidates will commence employment as a Band 5 nurse, with a comprehensive, structured training plan identifying clinical and managerial training to develop their skills within the speciality. Once all training has been successfully completed the post holder will be promoted to a Band 6. The pathway to a Band 6 role is expected to take up to 24 months, although this will be individual to each post holder and depends on previous nursing and managerial experience.

The successful post holder will meet with their line manager on a regular basis to discuss their training requirements to fully support their learning within post.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills as the role requires a sensitive, confidential and non‑judgemental manner at all times. Evidence of previous team working and flexibility is essential.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be responsible for delivering planned, high quality nursing care that encompasses and responds to the sexual health and contraception needs of patients attending the service.

The post holder will provide evidence-based, holistic sexual health and contraception care to patients attending the service. This will include sexual and reproductive history taking, assessment of needs (including contraception, pregnancy, risk‑taking behaviour, alcohol and drug use, mental health), venepuncture, facilitation of asymptomatic pathway for patients, intimate genital examinations and specimen collection (including cervical cytology and pregnancy testing), diagnostic microscopy, discussion of results, diagnosis and management plan, administration and supply of medicines under PGD, genital wart treatments and sexual health discussion / health promotion / signposting to other services.

Upon completion of training and competency‑based assessment in areas described above, the post holder will be supported to undertake a recognised contraception and GUM training qualification.

The post holder is required to work in an unsupervised role, performing triage / assessments on patients accessing the service and required to make clinical decisions based upon their assessment skills and knowledge.

The post holder will work across hub and spoke sites across Brighton and Hove, and is required to work some evenings and weekends.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Job responsibilities

Please see both Band 5 and Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification attached for more details.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Study at degree level or equivalent level of experience.
• Willingness to undertake specific training in sexual health and contraception

Skills

• Demonstrates excellent clinical skills
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Experience or interest in the area of sexual health, contraception or LGBTQ+ health
• Evidence of experience in managing and delivering person centred care on a daily basis
• Post graduate experience within sexual health providing GUM and/or contraception care
• Competent in HPV ablative therapies
• Ability to apply Fraser competencies for those aged 16 and under
• Aware of Trust Policies and financial position
• Experience of delegation
• Evidence of managing complex patients

People Management and Development

• Good standard of written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to vary communication style according to audience and clinical situation
• Experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Ability to supervise the work of other staff and learners
• Experience of supervising junior staff, supported by senior staff nurse or manager
• Ability to co‑ordinate the work of the clinic team

Specific Requirements

• Able to prioritise and manage a range of tasks and duties with competing demands
• Able to support the maintenance of a functional clinic environment conducive to the delivery of excellent care
• Able to participate in the ongoing work of the multidisciplinary team coordinating their input as required in the care of individual patients
• Computer skills including use of databases, spreadsheets, Word, Excel, and other clinical support systems.

Freedom to Act

• Works on own initiative acting within NMC/HPC guidelines, policies and established practice

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)