Senior Sexual Health Practitioner

Job details

• Job reference: 257398
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 04/09/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Chalmers Sexual Health Centre
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 21/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
• Department: SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced nurse/midwife to work in Lothian Sexual and Reproductive Health Service (LSRHS). The fully integrated service is composed of Chalmers Centre and 10 local clinics, including the Howden integrated clinic in West Lothian. It provides Tier 4 and 5 specialist sexual health services working across 4 Community Health and Social Care Partnerships meeting the needs of 80,000 patient attendances per annum. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 08.30-16.30 or 12.00 – 20.00 with a minimum of one evening shift per week and the possibility of long days in some circumstances.

The post holder would be expected to participate in the care of people requiring Genitourinary Medicine (GUM), HIV, contraception, abortion and some gynaecological care. The post holder will work with a diverse range of clients across LSRHS including covering HR+ (our young People’s service), CHOICES (our termination of pregnancy service) as well as working with outreach teams and covering local clinics. We are looking for someone with an open, curious and non-judgemental approach to provide supportive and inclusive care across these services.

There will be opportunities to gain an understanding of Gender Identity, psychosexual problems, menopause and other more specialist fields of practice located within LSRHS. The post holder will be expected to share in the management and leadership of the nursing team.The post is full time and clinics run Monday to Friday with evening sessions Mon-Thurs. The post will be based on site at Chalmers or covering local clinics by agreement.

Essential Criteria for the job include:The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of sexual health and contraception including LARC. Their main responsibility will be participating in a range of different clinics, ensuring staff and patient safety and well-being.

The post holder will have completed or be working towards their Non-Medical Prescribing.

First level registered nurse/midwife with current NMC registration; significant post registration experience in sexual health or directly related area; post registration qualification in sexual and reproductive health.

Evidence of a non-judgemental person centred approach, ability to use initiative and work independently; effective communication skills; highly developed clinical consultation skills; and a willingness to work unsocial hours and travel independently to local clinics throughout Lothian.

Flexibility and willingness to work across all areas of the LSRHS, and to deliver care in a range of different ways (e.g via telephone or video consultations)

Desirable criteria include: evidence of team work and leadership; competence in contraceptive Implant insertion and removal; independent non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards this.

The post is full time Band 6 on the Agenda for Change Payscale. Part time hours may be considered.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Caitlin Johnston, Senior Charge Nurse on 0131 536 1133 or by email Caitlin.johnston@nhs.scot

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