# Sexual Health Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sexual-health-nurse/a59f1c32-12f7-4e3a-9520-f133e7f0dfab - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sexual-health-nurse/a59f1c32-12f7-4e3a-9520-f133e7f0dfab.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: 0.93 - **Employment type:** Part time - 35 hours per week (The post holder will be required to support the service core working hours which are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 or 11:30 to 19:30 shifts) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T09:31:02.762Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Sexual_Health/Sexual_Health-v8055919 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8055919?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Sexual Health Nurse An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, motivated and hardworking individuals to apply for the position of Band 5 Registered Nurse (preceptorship is available) within the Cumbria Integrated Sexual Health Service or Band 6 for those fully qualified within this specialism. The post holder will be responsible for providing a specialist nursing contribution to the clinical management of patients with a range of sexual health needs whilst working autonomously but in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The post holder will support  Nurse Triage, undertake Contraceptive, GUM and Young Persons clinical sessions and work within agreed protocols and patient group directions. ### Main duties of the job Please see full job description and person specification for comprehensive details of roles, expectations and responsibilities. The post holder will be clinically responsible for a whole patient episode of care, including any follow up, and will provide continuing care for a defined caseload. The management and treatment of patients who present with a range of sexual health needs including contraception and sexually transmissible infections. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information. This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. ## Job Details Sexual Health Nurse An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, motivated and hardworking individuals to apply for the position of Band 5 Registered Nurse (preceptorship is available) within the Cumbria Integrated Sexual Health Service or Band 6 for those fully qualified within this specialism. The post holder will be responsible for providing a specialist nursing contribution to the clinical management of patients with a range of sexual health needs whilst working autonomously but in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The post holder will support Nurse Triage, undertake Contraceptive, GUM and Young Persons clinical sessions and work within agreed protocols and patient group directions. ## Job Description Please see full job description and person specification for comprehensive details of roles, expectations and responsibilities. The post holder will be clinically responsible for a whole patient episode of care, including any follow up, and will provide continuing care for a defined caseload. The management and treatment of patients who present with a range of sexual health needs including contraception and sexually transmissible infections. ## Responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information. This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - An understanding of clinical governance **Desirable** - Knowledge of all aspects of sexual health. - Knowledge of local and national sexual health strategies and policies ### Experience **Essential** - Insertion & Removal of Contraceptive Implants or a willingness to complete training within 2 years - Ability to work across boundaries in a flexible manner - Experience of working with computers - Experience of working with PGDs **Desirable** - Experience Working in Sexual Health Services - To fit and remove Intrauterine Devices, if required, as the service develops ### Qualifications **Essential** - First Level Registered Nurse - Relevant Qualification in Contraception / GUM or willingness to undertake a recognised qualification within two years of commencing post **Desirable** - Educated To Degree Level or Equivalent - Mentorship Qualification or relevant experience. - Teaching qualification or relevant experience. ### Other Requirements **Desirable** - Car Owner / able to travel independently of public transport ### Skills and Apptitudes **Essential** - Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills - Non-judgemental attitude - Proven ability to respond to pressure and to prioritise workload. - Excellent time management skills **Desirable** - Experience of working with young people ### Personal Circumstances **Essential** - Self-Motivated - Ability to motivate and empower others - Ability to work using own initiative within professional boundaries and also as part of a team. - Approachable - Flexible. ## Documents - [a-26-7792382 sexual health nurse b5-6 (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10345749) ## 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.