Practice Nurse - Special Interest in Sexual Health
The E4 PCN Nurse role will work within our Primary Care Network Enhanced Access services to deliver a combination of sexual health services and core general practice nursing care. This hybrid role will involve providing contraception services (including LARC fitting and removal), STI testing and treatment, and health promotion, alongside chronic disease management, immunisations, screening (including cervical), wound care management and general treatment room duties. The post holder will contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care and improved health outcomes for our local population, working in partnership with GPs, practice nurses, and specialist services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact on patient outcomes while helping to drive innovation and excellence across our Network. Main duties of the job
Provide sexual health consultations, including contraception advice, STI testing/treatment, pregnancy testing, and partner notification. Fit and remove long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) including contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices/systems. Deliver general practice nursing services such as wound care, dressings, phlebotomy, ECGs, ear irrigation, and chronic disease monitoring (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes). Administer adult and childhood immunisations and injections in line with national guidelines. Perform cervical screening (if trained) and support NHS screening programmes. Promote healthy lifestyles, including sexual health, smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity advice. Work collaboratively with GPs, practice staff, and specialist services across the PCN. Required Qualifications & Skills Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration. Experience in sexual health and/or general practice nursing. Competency in LARC fitting and removal (FSRH Registered) Cervical cytology training and accreditation (desirable) Excellent communication, patient education, and organisational skills. Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Familiarity with EMIS Web (desirable). About us
E4 Primary Care Network (PCN) is a thriving collaboration of five GP practices in Chingford, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Together, we serve a registered population of more than53,000 patients,working collectively to deliver high-quality, efficient, and sustainable primary care. Our Network is committed to improving health outcomes, enhancing patient experience, and supporting staff wellbeing through innovative, patient-centred services. Job responsibilities
Deliver sexual health consultations in line with national and local guidelines. Provide contraception services, including oral contraceptives, injections, emergency contraception, and fitting/removal of LARC (implants and IUD/IUS). Undertake STI testing, screening, and treatment, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, and other infections. Provide pregnancy testing, advice, and onward referral as required. Undertake partner notification in line with best practice guidelines. Promote sexual health awareness and safe sex practices. Liaise with specialist sexual health and GUM services for complex cases. Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Sexual Health Services Deliver sexual health consultations in line with national and local guidelines.
Provide contraception services, including oral contraceptives, injections, emergency contraception, and fitting/removal of LARC (implants and IUD/IUS).
Undertake STI testing, screening, and treatment, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, and other infections.
Provide pregnancy testing, advice, and onward referral as required.
Undertake partner notification in line with best practice guidelines.
Promote sexual health awareness and safe sex practices.
Liaise with specialist sexual health and GUM services for complex cases.
General Practice Nursing
Provide treatment room services including wound care, dressings, ECGs, ear irrigation, phlebotomy, and suture removal.
Deliver adult and childhood immunisations and travel vaccinations according to national schedules.
Support chronic disease management clinics (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) in partnership with the clinical team.
Perform cervical screening (if trained and accredited).
Undertake NHS Health Checks and other preventative screening programmes.
Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice, including smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity.
Assist in infection prevention and control measures and contribute to CQC compliance.
Professional & Governance
Maintain clinical competencies in both sexual health and general practice nursing, including LARC provision - Maintaining a register with log of fittings etc.
Keep accurate and timely patient records using EMIS Web or equivalent clinical systems.
Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and relevant legislation.
Participate in service audits, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary meetings.
Undertake mandatory training and participate in clinical supervision and annual appraisal.
Follow safeguarding procedures for children and adults, raising concerns appropriately.
Person Specification
Experience
Working within General Practice as a Practice Nurse for a minimum of 2 years. FENO trained EMIS User Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration. LARC fitting and removal qualification Cervical cytology training and accreditation. Competence in basic treatment room skills (e.g., wound care, immunisations, phlebotomy). Understanding of safeguarding principles for adults and children. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Post-registration qualification in Sexual and Reproductive Health (e.g., DFSRH). Experience in chronic disease management. Familiarity with EMIS Web or similar clinical systems. 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.
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