Sexual Health Nurse in Ashton-under-Lyne

Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117
37.5 Hours Per Week
Permanent

There is currently 1 post available across both our bases, but the post holder will be expected to cross cover across Stockport and Tameside sites as required by the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

Local Sexual Health service operates in Stockport, Tameside, Wigan, Leigh, Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Bradford. We are a non-judgemental service offering care for STI testing and treatment, contraception both routine and for emergency situations. Referrals for termination of pregnancy, dealing with vulnerable patients from a variety of settings. We pride ourselves in offering the best levels of care across all aspects of the service from answering the phone to making sure patients have the best possible experience. A non-judgement approach and open mindedness is key to the success of this joint flexible role.

The post holder will work in the Local Sexual Health Clinics as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Medical, Nursing and Administration colleagues. The role involves contact with patients, to be responsible for the assessment of patient’s needs, the planning, implementation and evaluation of a holistic programme of sexual health care which is evidence based, taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender, sexual orientation and cultural background of the patient groups. The post holder will be responsible for making professionally autonomous decisions, for which they are accountable, assessing patients who may present with sexual infections and/or for contraception needs and offering appropriate treatment/interventions.

Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check. Closing date – 20/04/2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

About us

Here at Local 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. Local 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. “Local is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”

Benefits

• 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%.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Local on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.