Job Description
Job summary Main area Sexual Health Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 301-RJ-26-7921949 Employer Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Inclusion Services Employer type NHS Site Cobridge Sexual Health Centre, Town Stoke on Trent Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/05/2026 08:00 Employer heading Trainee Sexual Health Nurse NHS AfC: Band 5 Job overview This developmental post is an opportunity to undertake a structured and supported learning pathway which will provide skills and competence to work within a busy integrated sexual health environment. The post holder will be supported to complete training in all aspects of sexual health within a two-year time scale. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for the post holder, as is an enthusiastic approach to learning and development. Main duties of the job The post holder will assess, plan and deliver key aspects of sexual health care depending on the knowledge, skills and experience of the practitioner, and it is expected that care delivery will evolve through learning and development. Service delivery will include the promotion/issuing of all methods of contraception, screening for sexual transmitted infections (STIs), perform diagnostic procedures and provide treatment and management of STIs in line with BASHH and NICE guidance. Working for our organisation Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Inclusion service offers psychological and drug & alcohol services, in the community, and in prisons, and has contracts across the country. As an organisation we serve a population of 1.5 million and currently employ around 9000 members of staff. We have a wide range of exciting opportunities for people looking to work in a truly integrated NHS organisation. By joining MPFT you will become part of a team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values: Putting people at the heart of what we do Empowering people to improve care and wellbeing Delivering better health, better care in partnership Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below: • Provides a confidential, safe environment so patients can discuss any sexual health issues and refer to Specialist Nurses or Health Advisers should complex issues arise. • Undertakes an assessment for implementing a holistic approach to individual focused care. • Provides all service users with appropriate and relevant information regarding their diagnosis, treatment or method of chosen contraception. • Issues prescription only medication under Patient Group Directions
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