Clinical Nurse Specialist - Sexual Health

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your career within Sexual and Reproductive Health? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Sexual Health Nurse to join the expert multidisciplinary team within Sandyford Services. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while delivering high-quality, person-centred care to a diverse patient population. You will support patients through sensitive and often complex health needs, helping to improve sexual health outcomes across our communities.

As one of the UK's largest healthcare organisations, NHSGGC offers excellent professional development opportunities, supportive leadership, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

• Sandyford Central
• Monday to Friday, between 08:30 and 20:00
• There is one full-time, permanent (36 hours) and one part-time, permanent (25.2 hours) post available
• Please outline your preference in your application
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours

• Deliver high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare interventions within a multidisciplinary team
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care tailored to individual patient needs
• Undertake sexual health assessments, testing, treatment and management of sexually transmitted infections
• Provide contraceptive advice, administration of treatment and fitting or removal of contraceptive implants where competent
• Support patients through sensitive conversations including diagnosis, treatment pathways and partner notification
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to ensure seamless patient care and safeguarding support
• Contribute to teaching, mentorship, clinical audit and continuous service improvement activities

• Registered Adult or Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to sexual and reproductive health
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and active listening skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Competence, or willingness to work towards competence, in STI management, partner notification and contraceptive implant fitting/removal
• Experience in sexual health, gynaecology or a related clinical specialty would be advantageous

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidaysNHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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