Sexual Health Nurse B7

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.