Sexual Health Nurse - Training Post
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Sunderland, SR4 7TPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Sexual Health Service as a Band 5 Registered Nurse Training Post. This is an...
post holder will deliver holistic sexual health and reproductive healthcare to
individuals attending the service. This will be achieved through comprehensive
assessment, care planning, implementation of treatment and evaluation of
outcomes. The successful candidate will undertake a structured training
programme to develop the specialist knowledge and clinical competencies
required to provide high-quality sexual health care.
the completion of relevant training and competency assessments, the post holder
will provide a range of sexual health interventions including the
administration and/or supply of all methods of contraception, insertion,
removal and replacement of contraceptive implants, sexual health screening,
testing and treatment. The role will involve undertaking male and female
genital examinations, performing and interpreting microscopy,
obtaining cervical cytology samples, and contributing to the management of
sexually transmitted infections.
post holder will promote sexual health and wellbeing through the provision of
health promotion, education and prevention advice, supporting patients to make
informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. They will identify
and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, working in partnership with
statutory and voluntary agencies to protect vulnerable adults and children.
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery
- Minimum of 2 years contraceptive experience
- Evidence of leading a team
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice
- Evidence of practice development
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
- Participation in recruitment and selection process Experience in conducting research and
- critiquing clinical evidence Experience in implementing quality frameworks
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Ability to undertake STI screening
- Must have a UK driving licence and have access to own car
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent)
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Advanced Diploma in Sexual Health or contraception or equivalent
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete
Desirable: - Leadership and Management Course; - Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete Counselling; - Certificate
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics
- Venepuncture
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Competence of insertion/removal of Sub dermal implants
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
- Time management
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Desirable: - Qualification in specialty; - Resource management skills; - Counselling and appraisal skills
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
12 October 2026
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