Sexual Health Nurse - Band 5
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£32,073–£39,043 a year
- Closing date
- 18 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 5d ago
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5707847
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Job summary
JOB SUMMARY:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, offers sexual health screening and care across Blackpool and Lancashire. This post is based in our northern locality and will cover clinics in Lancaster and Morecambe.
This Post is a Part time 32 hours.
The post holder will work as part of the Sexual Health Services team and will assess, plan, and provide sexual health advice, screening, and treatment (including contraception).
There will be an expectation that the post holder will work across all areas of Sexual Health Services including all outreach clinics as required.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To learn to undertake sexual health clinics, assessing patients and taking a sexual history.
To perform venepuncture, as per Trust Policy.
To issue prescribed medication as requested by medical staff and non-medical prescribers.
initiate treatments and implement partner notification measures as per local guidelines.
To have sound knowledge Of BASHH guidelines.
To administer vaccinations and immunisations
Supply emergency contraception, start a method of contraception
patient's advocate and act in their best interests
Assess patients under the age of 16 using Fraser Guidelines; adhering to local Safeguarding Policies.
Infection Prevention Control (IPC) is the responsibility of all Trust staff.
Reporting of untoward incidents.
Undertake appraisals/1:1's with staff up to and including Band 4.
accurate and contemporaneous records
To code all clinical care provided (e.g., SHRAD, GUMCAD)
To be aware of the confidential nature of the service and work within the legal responsibilities as laid down in the Venereal Diseases Regulations 1974 and the NHS Trust Act 1991.
Maintain your own professional and personal development.
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.
Adhere to the NMC Code: Standards of Conduct, at all times.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Details
Date posted
09 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC188-26
Job locations
Ashton Community Care centre
Poynter Court
Lancaster
LA1 4JT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To learn to undertake sexual health clinics, assessing patients and taking a sexual history.
To perform venepuncture, as per Trust Policy.
To issue prescribed medication as requested by medical staff and non-medical prescribers.
initiate treatments and implement partner notification measures as per local guidelines.
To have sound knowledge Of BASHH guidelines.
To administer vaccinations and immunisations
Supply emergency contraception, start a method of contraception
patients advocate and act in their best interests
Assess patients under the age of 16 using Fraser Guidelines; adhering to local Safeguarding Policies.
Infection Prevention Control (IPC) is the responsibility of all Trust staff.
Reporting of untoward incidents.
Undertake appraisals/1:1s with staff up to and including Band 4.
accurate and contemporaneous records
To code all clinical care provided (e.g., SHRAD, GUMCAD)
To be aware of the confidential nature of the service and work within the legal responsibilities as laid down in the Venereal Diseases Regulations 1974 and the NHS Trust Act 1991.
Maintain your own professional and personal development.
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.
Adhere to the NMC Code: Standards of Conduct, at all times.
Caring-Safe-Respectful
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To learn to undertake sexual health clinics, assessing patients and taking a sexual history.
To perform venepuncture, as per Trust Policy.
To issue prescribed medication as requested by medical staff and non-medical prescribers.
initiate treatments and implement partner notification measures as per local guidelines.
To have sound knowledge Of BASHH guidelines.
To administer vaccinations and immunisations
Supply emergency contraception, start a method of contraception
patients advocate and act in their best interests
Assess patients under the age of 16 using Fraser Guidelines; adhering to local Safeguarding Policies.
Infection Prevention Control (IPC) is the responsibility of all Trust staff.
Reporting of untoward incidents.
Undertake appraisals/1:1s with staff up to and including Band 4.
accurate and contemporaneous records
To code all clinical care provided (e.g., SHRAD, GUMCAD)
To be aware of the confidential nature of the service and work within the legal responsibilities as laid down in the Venereal Diseases Regulations 1974 and the NHS Trust Act 1991.
Maintain your own professional and personal development.
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.
Adhere to the NMC Code: Standards of Conduct, at all times.
Caring-Safe-Respectful
What you need to do now
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