Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner.
- Other
Able to work hours flexibly.
- Other
Amenable to Service Changes.
- Values
Enthusiastic/ Motivated / good time keeping
- Values
Ability to work under pressure
- Values
Reliable and flexible to meet service needs
- Abilities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Abilities
Has the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others.
- Abilities
Able to work autonomously including managing own workload and delegating where appropriate.
- Abilities
Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Abilities
Demonstrate good time management.
- Experience
Specialist working knowledge and relevant practical experience in Integrated Sexual & Reproductive Health [ISRH].
- Experience
Relevant experience in relevant clinical area i.e. contraception, sexual & reproductive health.
- Experience
Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post, i.e. individual patient departmental documentation.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse.
- Qualifications
Family Planning Certificate/ FSRH Diploma.
- Qualifications
STIF course/equivalent or prepared undertake.
- Qualifications
Venepuncture.
- Qualifications
Mentorship or equivalent. Non–medical prescriber or be prepared to undertake
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Abilities
Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)
- Experience
Experience of audit/ recording in relation to patient quality data.
- Experience
Evidence of showing development of leadership skills required for sphere of responsibility, i.e. organisational, interpersonal operational skills.
- Experience
Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.
- Qualifications
Teaching/Assessing Module or equivalent.
- Qualifications
CSW smear takers course or be prepared to undertake.
- Qualifications
Implant training or working towards.
Job overview
Join our Integrated Sexual and Women’s Health Service in Bridgend as a skilled and compassionate Sexual Health Practitioner. This exciting role offers direct clinical involvement across Sexual and Reproductive Health, including contraception, sexual health, termination of pregnancy, and women’s health services. You will use your specialist knowledge to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in both clinic and community settings. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help develop, implement, and maintain service standards while supporting positive patient outcomes. If you are an experienced practitioner passionate about delivering exceptional care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder has direct clinical involvement and will be an experienced practitioner in Sexual & Reproductive Health e.g. Contraception & Sexual Health (ISH) /Termination of Pregnancy, Women’s Health. The post holder will possess specialist knowledge and skills relating to these areas of work.
The post holder will be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of quality care within the scope of agreed standards within the Integrated Sexual/Women’s health Services, both in the clinic and community setting.
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner and able to work as part of a team in all areas within the service provision.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Sexual Health / TOP Practitioner with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Abercynon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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