BANK Relationship, Sex and Health Education Officer
NHS AfC: Band 4
Main area Relationship, Sex and Health Education Officer (bank) Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Bank: Varied hours differing weekly Hours Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Flexible - Bank) Job ref 848-BHC-129-26
Site Various sites Town Bromley & Bexley Salary £33,262 - £36,027 Inc HCAS pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/05/2026 23:59 Interview date 19/05/2026
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role may be at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.
Job overview
£33,262 - £36,027 Inc HCAS pro rata per annum per annum (hrly) Based on the number of hrs worked and paid weekly
Bromley Healthcare has provided relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) to secondary schools in Bromley for over 10 years.
This role involves delivery of the Your Choice Your Voice 9 RSHE programme to year 9 pupils across the Bromley and Bexley boroughs. The programme is delivered alongside other Relationship, Sex and Health Education Officers and a member of staff from the local Substance Misuse Agency.
The post holder will deliver education across a number of relationship and sexual health related topics, including healthy relationships, child sexual exploitation, body image, pregnancy, abortion, contraception and STIs.
There will be a requirement for the postholder to transport/handle equipment and materials for sessions requiring light physical effort.
The postholder may be exposed to emotional or distressing circumstances e.g. safeguarding concerns, on an occasional to frequent basis.
There is a requirement to travel across the Boroughs of Bromley and Bexley.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be required to deliver the prescribed Your Choice Your Voice (YCYV) RSHE sessions to Year 9 pupils in secondary schools across Bromley and Bexley boroughs. The programme is evaluated and therefore gathering feedback from teachers and pupils is important.
Each year the programme content is assessed and developed. The post holder would be expected to participate in this proposing improvements to our current approach and policy. Maintaining knowledge by keeping up to date with research, policies and guidance relating to RSHE as well as ongoing professional development and training is a requirement of the role.
Working within a pressurised environment with constant interruptions while maintaining professional standards in relation to communication with young people will be required.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description & person specification attached for further details of the vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Educated to a minimum of GCSE level qualification
* Some sexual health training or relevant experience (previous delivery of sessions with young people in schools or the community, ACET, Sex Education Forum or previous FPA training)
* PSHE delivery trained
Information Technology
* Proficient with mobile/remote working e.g. laptop, tablet, smartphone
Experience
* Experience of supporting and/or delivering RSHE interventions
* Experience of delivering training
* Experience of recognising and following up on safeguarding concerns
* Experience of working as part of a team
Specific Skills
* Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload
* Ability to present sensitive and occasionally contentious subjects with clarity, empathy and compassion
* Ability to manage barriers to understanding and acceptance for a diverse audience
* UK driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes or access to local transport systems to travel across Bromley and Bexley
* Sound understanding of responsibilities and scope of role, including escalation and referral
* Worked as part of a public health provider team
We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.
To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel.
Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.
At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.
We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.
We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:
* Compressed hours
* Part-time
* Job shares
We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with BromleyHealthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period.
Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.
Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Sophie McCleave
Job title Assistant General Mgr for Children & Young People
Email address sophie.mccleave@nhs.net
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