Job summary We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced Sexual Health Nurse to join our dynamic service based at Clifden Centre. We have a fixed term maternity leave post for 1 year. We are looking for a Sexual Health nurse with significant experience in the specialty. Evidence of organizational and leadership potential as well as a commitment to teaching and facilitating training is essential. 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 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 deputize 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. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year pro rata p.a. incl. Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 293-CCS-0676-A Job locations Sexual Health (Clifden Centre) Homerton Hospital, Clifden Centre London E9 6SR Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential BSC in Adult Nursing or Diploma STI Foundation course completion FRSH contraception diploma 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 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 Desirable Experience in research. Trust Values Essential Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential BSC in Adult Nursing or Diploma STI Foundation course completion FRSH contraception diploma 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 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 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). 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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Sexual Health (Clifden Centre) Homerton Hospital, Clifden Centre London E9 6SR Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)