Sexual Health Nurse B7

Job summary

The post holder will work as a senior autonomous Sexual Health Nurse, providing high-quality, evidence-based sexual and reproductive healthcare within HMP Peterborough across both the male and female establishments.

The post holder will undertake comprehensive sexual health assessment, clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of people presenting with symptomatic and asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV-related concerns and other genitourinary conditions, working within their professional competence and in accordance with national guidance, local pathways and Trust policies.

Appointment to this role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including verification against the Children's Barred List. The successful applicant must be cleared before commencement of employment

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work autonomously as an experienced sexual health practitioner, delivering comprehensive, evidence-based sexual and reproductive healthcare within HMP Peterborough. Responsibilities include assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis and management of STIs and genitourinary conditions; medicines management and prescribing within competence; HIV prevention, testing and referral; contraception and reproductive healthcare where appropriately qualified; partner notification; results management, follow-up and clinical escalation.

The role provides senior clinical leadership and specialist advice, supporting multidisciplinary working, complex clinical decision-making and continuity of care. The post holder will support staff supervision, teaching, mentoring and competency development.

Responsibilities include clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development, contributing to clinical pathways, policies, PGDs, incident learning and risk management. The post holder will promote safeguarding, trauma-informed care, health promotion, STI/BBV testing and prevention, and support equitable access and continuity of treatment following transfer or release.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.