Integrated Sexual Health Nurse Specialist
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Basildon, SS14 1BNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
This is a substantive role for a RCN, who will be employed to work in a rapidly developing speciality of an Integrated Sexual Health Service in Essex,...
Are you dynamic, energetic and a team player? Do you want to be part of the Integrated Community Sexual Health Service, in partnership with Secondary Care and Primary Care? Then this post might be the challenge you have been looking for!
Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT) is looking for an Integrated Sexual Health Nurse Specialist, to work as part of our Integrated Sexual Health Service across South Essex. This post provides the opportunity for development and enhancement of clinical expertise and innovative practice within the field of integrated sexual health care. The post holder will be working within a specialist clinical team in a positive learning environment which will enable the development of skills to provide a high standard of integrated sexual health care.
Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home. So what do you need to join our team?
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork in an NHS environment
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of clients
- Experience in organising and implementing training and teaching programmes for healthcare professionals and clients
- Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines if you have these skills this is an exciting opportunity to help make a difference. Why join us?
Agenda for Change Pay Band 6 Dependent on experience - 37.5 hours per week.
This is a substantive role for a RCN who is in receipt of a current ENB 901 or ENB 8103 or equivalent qualification, who will be employed to work in the rapidly developing specialty of Integrated Sexual Health in Essex.
The post holder will be based in Basildon but also working in Rayleigh and Canvey Island our 2 satellite clinics.
Some of the responsibilities is working within the team to offer evidence based sexual health service. Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills with service users and all health care staff.
Maintain confidentiality of service user information at all times.
Work within the guidelines set down by law and the Nursing and Midwifery Council and other bodies of authority.
be fully aware of integrated sexual health services and organisation safeguarding procedures.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Experience
Essential: - Current practice in contraception; - Willingness to develop STI management skills; - Drive to develop sexual health services
Desirable: - Diploma: CoSRH; - Training mentorship skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic Sexually Transmitted Infection Training and experience
- Evidence of recent integrated sexual health updates
- Relevant demonstrable experience in integrated sexual health
- Evidence of professional development in the field of integrated sexual health
- Experience of working to Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
- Clinical supervision
Desirable: - Letter of Competence: Sub-dermal implant insertion and removal; - Letter of Competence: Intrauterine Techniques
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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