Sexual Health Outreach Nurse in Wigan

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Sexual Health Services Greater Manchester, 66 Standishgate, Wigan, WN1 1UW

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about improving sexual health, reducing health inequalities and making healthcare more accessible to everyone? Do you want to use your clinical skills to make a meaningful difference to people and communities who may experience barriers to accessing healthcare? Locala Health and Wellbeing is looking for a motivated, compassionate and forward-thinking Sexual Health Outreach Nurse to join our established and developing integrated sexual health service in Wigan and Leigh.

We are recruiting at Band 6 for an appropriately qualified Registered Nurse. We would also welcome applications from Registered Nurses who have the relevant experience and potential but do not yet hold all the required specialist sexual health qualifications. For the right candidate, a Band 5 training opportunity may be available, providing the opportunity to develop the specialist knowledge and skills required for the Band 6 role.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred sexual health care across our clinical hub and a variety of community outreach settings. You will play an important role in improving access to sexual health services, particularly for people and communities who may be at greater risk of poor sexual health outcomes or face additional barriers when accessing traditional healthcare services. Working alongside team leaders and service managers, you will help plan, coordinate and deliver outreach clinics in a range of community venues. This will include working with diverse populations and individuals who may have complex health, social or personal circumstances, including:

• Children and young people who are looked after.
• People affected by substance misuse or sexual exploitation.
• People involved in the sex industry.
• Men who have sex with men (MSM).
• Individuals with complex health and social care needs.

You will also build effective working relationships with local organisations, partners and stakeholders to help develop, deliver and evaluate responsive, evidence-based services. At the heart of this role is providing a welcoming, confidential and non-judgemental service where everyone feels respected, listened to and supported to make informed decisions about their sexual health and wellbeing.

About you

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to delivering inclusive healthcare. You will be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating good clinical judgement, communication and organisational skills. You will also bring:

• A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
• An understanding of the barriers that can prevent people from accessing sexual health services.
• The ability to build trusting relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.
• A proactive approach to improving services and reducing health inequalities.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
• A willingness to develop your knowledge, skills and professional practice.

We recognise that people develop their careers in different ways. If you are a Registered Nurse who is passionate about sexual health but have not yet completed the relevant specialist qualifications, we would encourage you to consider the Band 5 training opportunity, subject to meeting the essential requirements.

Your team and development

You will join a supportive and dedicated multidisciplinary team, including doctors, advanced nurse practitioners, nurses, prevention workers, engagement workers and partnership managers. We value collaboration, professional development and the contribution every colleague makes to delivering excellent care. This role provides an opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, develop specialist sexual health knowledge and contribute to the continued development of innovative community-based services. Whether joining us with established specialist experience or developing towards this through the Band 5 training pathway, you will be supported to grow and make a difference.

Why join Locala?

Locala Health and Wellbeing is an independent, not-for-profit community healthcare provider delivering NHS services to more than 400,000 people. We believe excellent healthcare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our colleagues play an important part in making this happen. Our values guide the way we work:

• Be Caring – treating people with compassion, dignity and respect.
• Be Inspirational – encouraging new ideas, learning and positive change.
• Be Part of It – working together and valuing everyone's contribution.

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves.

Qualifications

What can Locala offer you? Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve. We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Flexible working – We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Development opportunities – We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.

Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated “Gold” NHS healthcare services, as well as having a “positive social impact in local communities.” Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

Please note – this position will be subject to DBS check.

Closing date: 19 November 2026

Shortlisting date: 20 November 2026

Interviews to be held: 02 December 2026

For further information, please refer to the job description and person specification and Locala Thrive Strategy. Before applying: Please read the job description and person specification carefully to understand the requirements of the role and the qualifications needed for the Band 6 appointment or Band 5 training opportunity.