Trainee Sexual Health Nurse

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a candidate for a developmental role in sexual health. This position offers a structured learning pathway over two years to develop skills in providing comprehensive sexual health care, including STI treatment and contraception. Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be eager to learn and develop within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Supportive environment

Staff development programs

Qualifications

• Training in all aspects of sexual health over two years.
• Competency to issue prescription-only medication under PGDs.
• Ability to promote and issue contraception methods.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver sexual health care.
• Promote and issue contraception methods.
• Screen for STIs and provide treatment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic approach to learning

Job description

This developmental post offers a structured and supported learning pathway to develop skills and competence within a busy integrated sexual health environment.

The post holder will receive training in all aspects of sexual health over a two-year period.

Essential skills include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with an enthusiastic approach to learning and development.

Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and delivering sexual health care based on the practitioner's knowledge, skills, and experience. Care delivery will evolve through ongoing learning.

Service delivery will involve promoting and issuing contraception methods, screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), performing diagnostic procedures, and providing treatment and management of STIs in line with BASHH and NICE guidance.

The post holder will provide a confidential, safe environment for patients to discuss sexual health issues and refer to Specialist Nurses or Health Advisers for complex cases.

They will undertake assessments for holistic, individual-focused care and provide relevant information regarding diagnoses, treatments, or contraception methods.

Once fully competent, they will issue prescription-only medication under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

The role includes gaining competency to offer a full range of contraception and STI care, including microscopy for diagnosis support.

The post holder will access staff supervision, participate in appraisals, team meetings, and training sessions, and collaborate with wider sexual health teams.

They will use the service's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support the clinic manager in implementing new practices or developments.

Inclusion, established in 2002, is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT), providing services across various regions in England, supporting individuals and communities affected by addiction, crime, mental health issues, or sexual health needs.

MPFT is committed to high-quality, inclusive care, investing in staff training, development, and wellbeing. We offer comprehensive support, evidence-based services, and value shared with service users.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are committed to providing excellent service.

Please note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored for fairness and transparency. Applicants must disclose if they have used AI in their application.