Senior Sexual Health Nurse
The closing date is 28 May 2025
Job summary
Leeds Sexual Health is a busy and dynamic service offering a wide range of services such as STI testing & treatments, contraception advise & provision, pregnancy testing and support, care after sexual assault, vaccinations and care to vulnerable and high-risk groups. Our service users attend with a variety of sexual health and contraceptive needs, requiring care, comprehensive assessment, and treatment by our multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will hold, or be working towards, qualifications in both sexual health and contraception such as DFSRH diploma and STIF intermediate with the addition of LoC SDI implant removal, fits, refits, non-medical prescribing and microscopy skills.
Leeds Sexual Health operates from clinics 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday between the hours 8am to 8pm, with the opportunity to support outreach events outside of working hours. You will be required to be flexible and to cover clinics across Leeds, our main Hub is based at Beeston Hill Health Centre, and we have spoke sites at Armley, Chapeltown, City Centre & Seacroft, along with other outreach sites across Leeds.
The post holder will be required to move across sites and be able to travel independently to other bases during shifts to cover independent clinics and provide care to vulnerable and hard to reach service users. We have dedicated under 18 young persons clinics across the city where you will assess safeguarding risks and support care needs.
Main duties of the job
Leeds Sexual Health is an integrated service, and our partners are Leeds Teaching hospital, GP Confed and Central Forum.
The role involves supporting wider colleagues, junior staff, nursing and medical trainees. You will also provide support as nurse co-ordinator in the smooth running of clinics and triage emergency and urgent care on the day.
The post-holder is responsible for providing high standards of clinical nursing expertise to service users in the field of SRH/GUM across the footprint of Leeds providing information and advice, counselling to help patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection to understand and manage their condition.
If you are interested in working for Leeds Sexual Health and want to know more about the role then please email lcht.lshadmin.lch@nhs.net or call us 0113 8434343.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
14 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPC442DCAA
Job locations
Beeston Hill Health Centre
123 Cemetery Road
Leeds
LS11 8LH
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Beeston Hill Health Centre
123 Cemetery Road
Leeds
LS11 8LH
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
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