Job summary We have an opportunity for, enthusiastic nurses to join the Health Advising team providing a sexual health/prevention service to sexual health patients living in Birmingham and Solihull. We are a looking for a motivated conscientious individual experienced in sexual health advising and working within an integrated sexual health service. The candidate must be able to demonstrate post registration professional knowledge, supplemented by specialist training and experience. The overarching aim of the Health Advising service is to reduce any harm associated with sex, and to empower service users to make positive lifestyle choices. You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and work within the Umbrella sites throughout Birmingham & Solihull. Umbrella is a uniquely comprehensive partnership of local service providers, including community pharmacists, general practitioners, third sector and other partners, NHS Trusts and Birmingham City Council Services. Main duties of the job The post holder will be a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice and will deputise for the Senior Nurse supporting the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards. The post holder will provide advice and discuss issues relating to sexually transmitted infections, including results of laboratory tests, HIV infection and sexual health, with patients both face to face and over the telephone. Provide advice, support and treatment to patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infection(s) Use Partner Notification skills to facilitate the attendance of sexual contacts of patients with sexually transmitted infections Carry out safeguarding risk assessments and respond to safeguarding concerns Please see job description and person specification for full details of job role and responsibilities About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-1085317 Job locations Umbrella Sexual Health Services Whittall Street GUM Clinic Birmingham West Midlands B4 6DH Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register. Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC. STIF Health Advising competency or currently working towards this. Mentoring qualification/experience Previous clinical experience of working within a sexual health advising service. Desirable STIF intermediate competency Experience Essential Experience of 1:1 risk reduction work with patients i.e., motivational interviewing. Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others. Demonstrable health advising experience in an Integrated Sexual Health service. Demonstrable experience of working in nurse-led sexual health clinics and the ability to work as part of a team or independently. Demonstrable experience working with young people and vulnerable groups. Desirable Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post. Additional Criteria Essential Positive and enthusiastic attitude. Ability to communicate articulately with others. Caring and approachable. Punctual and reliable. Can meet the travel requirements of the post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register. Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC. STIF Health Advising competency or currently working towards this. Mentoring qualification/experience Previous clinical experience of working within a sexual health advising service. Desirable STIF intermediate competency Experience Essential Experience of 1:1 risk reduction work with patients i.e., motivational interviewing. Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others. Demonstrable health advising experience in an Integrated Sexual Health service. Demonstrable experience of working in nurse-led sexual health clinics and the ability to work as part of a team or independently. Demonstrable experience working with young people and vulnerable groups. Desirable Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post. Additional Criteria Essential Positive and enthusiastic attitude. Ability to communicate articulately with others. Caring and approachable. Punctual and reliable. Can meet the travel requirements of the post. 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). Additional information 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 Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Umbrella Sexual Health Services Whittall Street GUM Clinic Birmingham West Midlands B4 6DH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)