Nurse Practitioner in Sexual Health

The post holder will provide expert autonomous care within an integrated sexual health service, delivering high-quality, evidence-based sexual and reproductive healthcare to the population of Enfield. Working within their scope of practice, they will assess, diagnose, treat and manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV prevention needs and contraception, including complex patient presentations.

Working closely with the Sexual Health Team, Senior Management Team, primary care providers and public health colleagues, the post holder will help ensure seamless, patient-centred care pathways. They will contribute to service development through clinical audit, quality improvement, governance, research and service evaluation activities.

The post holder will provide specialist advice and support to colleagues across clinic and community settings, including nurse-led services, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care.

The post holder will champion an inclusive, non-judgemental approach, supporting vulnerable, marginalised and higher-risk populations to access services, improve sexual health outcomes and wellbeing. They will promote evidence-based practice and high standards of care across Sexual Health and the wider organisation, while supporting the education and development of nurses, students and other healthcare professionals through mentorship, supervision and clinical teaching, including guidance for Band 6 nurses and Band 3 support staff.

The post holder will provide expert autonomous care within an integrated sexual health service, delivering high-quality, evidence-based sexual and reproductive healthcare to the population of Enfield. Working within their scope of practice, they will assess, diagnose, treat and manage sexually transmitted infections, HIV prevention needs and contraception, including complex patient presentations.

Working closely with the Sexual Health Team, Senior Management Team, primary care providers, public health colleagues and statutory and voluntary organisations, the post holder will help ensure seamless, patient-centred care pathways. They will contribute to service development through clinical audit, quality improvement, governance, research and service evaluation.

The post holder will provide specialist advice and support to colleagues across clinic and community settings, including nurse-led services, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care.

The post holder will champion an inclusive, non-judgemental approach, supporting vulnerable, marginalised and higher-risk populations to access services, improve sexual health outcomes and wellbeing. They will promote evidence-based practice and high standards of care across Sexual Health and the wider organisation, while supporting the education and development of nurses, students and other healthcare professionals through mentorship, supervision and clinical teaching, including guidance for Band 6 nurses and Band 3 support staff.

At Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding, patient-centred care and improving health outcomes across our diverse communities. Our Sexual Health Service is an inclusive, innovative and forward-thinking team dedicated to reducing health inequalities and providing high-quality, evidence-based care.

You will join a skilled multidisciplinary team where collaboration, learning and continuous improvement are valued. We provide a supportive environment that encourages staff to contribute ideas, influence service development and deliver excellent patient care. Supported by experienced clinical leaders, you will have opportunities to develop your expertise, lead change and progress your career.

We are committed to staff wellbeing, work-life balance and professional development, recognising that a positive culture is essential to delivering high-quality services. Our team is united by respect, compassion, inclusivity and clinical excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious service, make a meaningful difference to local communities and develop your career within one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS trusts.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Claudee Pompa

Job title:

Matron, HIV and Sexual Health Email address:  Telephone number: