Contraception Clinical Nurse Specialist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Closing date: 26 April 2026
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust provides Integrated Contraception & Sexual Health (iCaSH) across Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Milton Keynes, Norfolk and Peterborough.
The Norfolk service is community based with three main clinics in Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Kings Lynn, providing contraception, sexual health and HIV care and treatment.
The successful candidate will join a team of friendly, highly skilled and experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals, supported by clinic assistants and administrative staff, all delivering a high standard of care to patients at our King's Lynn Clinic.
You will also work alongside the teams in Norwich and Great Yarmouth, you must be prepared to travel.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, including evening until 20:00
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Midwife with a strong team‑working ethic to join our team as a Contraception Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Applicants will need to demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of Contraception services and method provision.
Competency in LARC procedures (particularly Implant fitting and removal) would be advantageous. If you do not hold LARC fitting competencies, a willingness to undertake training will be required.
You will need to be enthusiastic and passionate about patient centred care, an excellent team player but also be able to work independently when needed. You will also need to be able to work with a diverse range of clients in an innovative sexual health setting.
Job responsibilities
* Provide specialised advice for patients accessing SRH services.
* Independently assess, plan, treat and evaluate complex programmes of care, with the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs), or a non‑medical prescribing (NMP) qualification.
* Practice as a prescriber if the post‑holder has a non‑medical prescribing qualification.
* Communicate, describe and explain clinical, testing and treatment processes, in language to suit the patient group/audience.
* Perform SRH examinations and procedures as clinically indicated/required.
* Interpret and deliver test results, providing advice, appropriate treatment, signposting and follow‑up as required.
* Ensure patients understand the importance of any medical treatment and follow‑up requirements.
* Provide effective partner notification supporting the attendance, testing and treatment of partners at risk, in line with local and national guidance and policy documents.
* Record appropriate partner notification data to enable audit, evaluation and planning of services.
* Deliver an effective and appropriate results management process, in line with local guidance.
* Perform phlebotomy as required in accordance with Trust and service guidelines.
* Administer vaccines and injections when clinically appropriate.
* Assess patients and provide appropriate contraceptive advice, consultation, and choice of method in a timely manner, inclusive of people with complex needs.
* Provide Long‑Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), pre‑assessment consultations and appointments in a timely manner.
* Fit and remove LARC when appropriately trained, or undertake training where required.
* Support patients in identifying and reducing any risks taken within their sexual behaviours.
* Provide assessment and a safe, non‑judgemental environment, enabling patients to ask questions and discuss any concerns, providing appropriate signposting and/or referral.
* Manage and respond to SRH enquiries from the public and partners/stakeholders, including discussing risk and responding appropriately to those who are anxious or high risk.
* Record interventions accurately, concisely and contemporaneously in patient clinical records, in line with both local and national guidance and policies.
* Be competent in the management of young people and vulnerable adults, working within Fraser Guidelines and mental capacity legislation, liaising with the multi‑disciplinary team, CCS, and local safeguarding teams/services as appropriate.
* Adapt communication and language to suit patient group/audience and work with partner agencies utilising a wide range of platforms, methods and tools to include face‑to‑face, telephone and video consultation.
* Establish good working relationships with colleagues and all key stakeholders.
* Liaise with and exchange information with other Sexual Health Services, professionals, and partner agencies, as relevant for the management of patients.
* Work collaboratively with all East of England Community Health and Care Services to ensure a standardised approach.
* Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to promote efficient patient care.
* Contribute to effective communication, data, and information management within the team.
* Support the correct storage of patients records as per the Trust Records Management Policy.
* Liaise with other services as necessary for the co‑ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.
* Ensure that exposure to sensitive, confidential information is dealt with in line with organisational information governance policies and procedures.
* Maintain databases as required by the role, for example the patient electronic record system.
* Support the process of audit and the improvement of information quality in relation to electronic records held within the department.
* Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards. Support timely and accurate data entry and audit for performance and quality reporting.
* Maintain a thorough knowledge of and adherence to the full range of policies / procedures and guidelines relevant to iCaSH and the Trust.
* Welcome visitors and patients, providing assistance, support and information where required.
* Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.
* Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings and events.
* Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.
* Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account.
Budgetary Responsibility
Authorised signatory where required.
Contribute to the financial delivery and sustainability of the department objectives.
Support with stock control and ordering as required.
People Management
Responsible for day‑to‑day supervision, line management and development of identified staff within the iCaSH service as directed.
Maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and supervision process.
Participate in clinical audit, service development and appropriate research projects.
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), requirements.
Any data that is taken/shared must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance (IG) Strategy and Framework and Information Security policy.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to Trust Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration and any supplementary registrations.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.
Participate in clinical/management supervision on a regular basis.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
General
The post holder must always carry out his/her duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex‑offenders.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* NMC Registered Nurse or NMC Registered midwife
* Nationally recognised qualification in Contraception (i.e DFSRH) or willingness to complete.
* Independent Non‑medical Prescribing Qualification.
* Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or C&G 730) or mentorship – must be willing to work towards.
Experience
* Recent experience of working in sexual health (Contraception, GUM or equivalent)
* Proven recent experience of working with young people.
* Able to demonstrate competency in supply of treatments by Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
* Knowledge of relevant national and local polices, strategies and guidance.
* Cervical Cytology Sample Taker
* Accredited qualification and ability to perform LARC procedures or willingness to undertake if required.
Skills
* Competent to work to a range of contraception treatments and undertake asymptomatic screening for STIs.
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and flexibly.
* Excellent standards of written and verbal communication skills enabling issues to be discussed simply with a wide range of people.
* Ability to work on own initiative, whilst able to balance priorities to meet deadlines and team objectives.
* Ability to fit and remove Implants.
* Ability to fit coils.
Safeguarding
* Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
* Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
Working within professional boundaries
* Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
* Recognises the limits of own authority within the role.
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.
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro‑rata
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