# Clinical Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist/24d8994a-e587-4e41-accd-f161c192e2bf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist/24d8994a-e587-4e41-accd-f161c192e2bf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum plus HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-22T13:51:44.759Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/london/Lewisham_Greenwich_NHS_Trust/Sexual_Health/Sexual_Health-v7916306 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7916306?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Assess individual client needs and provide advice on all methods of contraception, reproductive and sexual health issues within a variety of settings and provide care and treatment using Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) or as an independent prescriber. Deliver evidence based practice and act as a role model for junior colleagues and take responsibility for the mentoring of pre and post registration students. Manage and/or support the efficient running of the clinic, including nurse led clinics and triage. ### Main duties of the job Contribute and adhere to clearly defined service procedures and guidelines Provide a service, in a variety of settings, recognising the sensitive nature of the work. This requires a non-judgemental and empathetic approach where the diversity of the client group is recognised Work with young people, assessing and responding to safeguarding needs, referring appropriately with minimal supervision from senior colleagues and support junior colleagues with safeguarding concerns The post holder will independently undertake assessment of clients, offer clinical advice and support client understanding of chosen method of contraception. The post holder will work to Patient Group Direction (PGD) to supply and administer first time and repeat hormonal and emergency contraception or as an independent prescriber. Use clinical skills, to enable hormonal implants to be fitted and removed in clients requesting this method of contraception Use clinical skills to assess client’s suitability for specialist coil usage; fit if competent, or refer to the medical team or trained member of the nursing team for fitting Use clinical skills to check and remove intrauterine devices Use clinical skills to perform bi-manual examinations on female patients as necessary ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will work to Patient Group Direction (PGD) to supply and administer first time and repeat hormonal and emergency contraception or as an independent prescriber. To work across the service including evenings and weekends Use clinical skills to take a sexual history and screen male and female clients for sexually transmitted infections (including vaginal and testicular examinations) and treat if appropriate with relevant PGD or as an independent prescriber Treat clients that are contacts of a sexually transmitted infection with relevant PGD or as an independent prescriber and undertake partner notification Undertake light and dark ground microscopy for the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections. ## Job Details Assess individual client needs and provide advice on all methods of contraception, reproductive and sexual health issues within a variety of settings and provide care and treatment using Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) or as an independent prescriber. Deliver evidence based practice and act as a role model for junior colleagues and take responsibility for the mentoring of pre and post registration students. Manage and/or support the efficient running of the clinic, including nurse led clinics and triage. ## Job Description Contribute and adhere to clearly defined service procedures and guidelines Provide a service, in a variety of settings, recognising the sensitive nature of the work. This requires a non-judgemental and empathetic approach where the diversity of the client group is recognised Work with young people, assessing and responding to safeguarding needs, referring appropriately with minimal supervision from senior colleagues and support junior colleagues with safeguarding concerns The post holder will independently undertake assessment of clients, offer clinical advice and support client understanding of chosen method of contraception. The post holder will work to Patient Group Direction (PGD) to supply and administer first time and repeat hormonal and emergency contraception or as an independent prescriber. Use clinical skills, to enable hormonal implants to be fitted and removed in clients requesting this method of contraception Use clinical skills to assess client’s suitability for specialist coil usage; fit if competent, or refer to the medical team or trained member of the nursing team for fitting Use clinical skills to check and remove intrauterine devices Use clinical skills to perform bi-manual examinations on female patients as necessary ## Responsibilities The post holder will work to Patient Group Direction (PGD) to supply and administer first time and repeat hormonal and emergency contraception or as an independent prescriber. To work across the service including evenings and weekends Use clinical skills to take a sexual history and screen male and female clients for sexually transmitted infections (including vaginal and testicular examinations) and treat if appropriate with relevant PGD or as an independent prescriber Treat clients that are contacts of a sexually transmitted infection with relevant PGD or as an independent prescriber and undertake partner notification Undertake light and dark ground microscopy for the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience/training in Sexual Health and Contraception - Working independently with minimal supervision - Practice evidence based care **Desirable** - Experience of contributing towards written reports and audit - Ability to work within local and national policy/guidelines ### Qualifications **Essential** - RN - Recognised post registration qualification in Contraception and Sexual Health at degree or diploma level. - Training in Patient Group Directions for first time and repeat issuing of hormonal and emergency contraception and treatment of STIs or as an independent prescriber or willing to work towards. **Desirable** - Recognised post registration Teaching Qualification / Mentorship course at degree level - Completion of Diplomate Assessment of the Faulty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (NDFSRH) ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10395994) - [working at lgt (pdf, 4.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2533) - [candidates guidance on applying (pdf, 175.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2964) - [candidate guidance on the use of ai (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2978) - [visa and certificate of sponsorship information for applicants (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2936) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.