Job Summary
* 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 an 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 or apply directly.
Main Duties
* 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 oversees the results and partner notification process, provides leadership and management to junior technician and nursing staff, and serves as 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 tools and opportunities 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 wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources including on-site staff nursery, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, a dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance programme and a range of other support activities. We also celebrate the work our teams do through weekly shout‑outs, patient feedback, monthly awards and staff recognition.
Details
1. Date posted: 23 October 2025
2. Pay scheme: Agenda for change
3. Band: Band 6
4. Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro‑rata)
5. Contract: Permanent
6. Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
7. Reference number: 396-7507208-GO-PB-Y
Job Description
Please see the attached supporting document which contains person specification and more information about the role.
Person Specification – Essential
* NMC nursing registration
* Experience of audit / research / service improvement
* Understanding of health promotion
* Minimum 24 months post registration experience
* Good IT skills
Person Specification – Desirable
* Mentorship qualification
* DFSRH or equivalent
* Implant trained – Faculty or equivalent
* Nurse prescriber
* Clear understanding of current sexual health
* Sexual health and/or contraception experience
* Staff management / oversight experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB
Employer's website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/
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