Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse

Make a real difference in sexual health – with more flexibility, innovation and support

Are you a passionate Sexual Health Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Join HCRG Care Group
, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health services, and help us transform sexual health outcomes for local communities.

At HCRG Care Group, we don’t just deliver services –
we change lives
. Working within our integrated sexual health (ICASH) service
, you’ll be part of a forward‑thinking team providing high‑quality, confidential care across Cheshire West & Chester.

We have both full‑time (37.5 hours) and part‑time (25.5 hours) roles available.

• £39,959 - £48,117 (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases and cashback and voucher offers.
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies.
• Online and face‑to‑face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including legal, debt, life management, career coaching and counselling.
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development.
• An open, just culture that encourages ideas to improve health and care, backed by at least £100,000 of ring‑fenced innovation funding each year.
• Working for an organisation with the highest clinical and quality standards, with most services rated “good” or “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission.

As a Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse, you will:

• Deliver a comprehensive contraception and sexual health service as part of a Level 3 integrated service.
• Manage your own clinics, ensuring safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Provide STI testing, diagnosis and treatment, including HIV care support.
• Deliver and manage contraceptive methods, including implants and IUDs (training provided).
• Support patients in making informed choices and manage complex care pathways.
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and continuous improvement.

You’ll play a key role in delivering a service that is accessible, non‑judgemental and inclusive for all, regardless of age, gender or background.

• Registered with the NMC and educated to degree level in a relevant field.
• Experience in sexual health, contraception or related services.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
• Committed to delivering evidence‑based, high‑quality care.
• Brings initiative, flexibility and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Desirable (but not essential):
Competencies in implants, IUDs or sexual health advising.

Band 5 colleagues may be considered for a development post to Band 6 upon completion of agreed training and competencies.

• More autonomy & impact: manage your own caseload and shape patient pathways.
• Innovative, integrated care model delivering both contraception and GUM services.
• Career development opportunities, including support to gain a V300 Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Focus on prevention & community impact.
• Supportive, agile organisation with less bureaucracy.
• Values‑driven culture encouraging continuous improvement.
• Varied working environments: clinical and non‑clinical settings, outreach, multidisciplinary collaboration.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident company and work to provide facilities and adjustments to be inclusive of everyone.