Senior Nurse in Sexual Health
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 06 November 2025
* We are looking for 2 Band 6 experienced sexual health nurses, 1 full time and 1 part time.
* The senior nurse will be a direct provider of nursing care to clients with contraception and sexual health needs attending the Wolverton Centre.
* Sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment and the provision of contraceptive advice are a key aspect of the team's role and function.
* The nursing team also undertake and ensure successful partner notification and contact tracing for clients with positive infections within appropriate time frame. The role may cover both hospital and community based work.
* If you feel you could work well within our team alongside dedicated colleagues please contact Katie Dodds for more information k.dodds1@nhs.net or apply direct.
Main duties of the job
* The Wolverton is a well-established Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV service based at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
* Clients contacting the service have access to appointments for all aspects of care, medication collection services including PrEP and booked appointments as indicated by the client's need.
* Specialist services run by The Wolverton include routine and complex contraception.
* Band 6 nurses within the service are central to the smooth running and excellent client care that we offer.
* As well as directly working with clients during consultations the senior nursing team oversee the results and partner notification process, provide leadership and management to junior technicians and nursing staff as well providing the core staff for contraception and implant requesting clients.
About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can\'t expect the best from you if we don\'t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we\'re committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you\'re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.
These words are important reminders, but it\'s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work.
* Inclusive
* Inspiring
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains person specification and more information about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
* DFSRH or equivalent
* Implant trained - Faculty or equivalent
* Nurse prescriber
Knowledge
* Experience of audit / research / service improvement
* Understanding of health promotion
* Clear understanding of current Sexual health
Experience
* Minimum 24 months post registration experience
* Sexual health and or Contraception experience
Skills
* Good IT Skills
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.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
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