Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy and dynamic team working within the Sexual Health and Contraception Service at Weymouth. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Sexual Health Nurse to join our friendly forward thinking team working 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis.

The role includes working in an integrated service in contraception and sexual health across our main hub in Weymouth, and occasionally our weekly clinics in Shaftesbury, Blandford and Bridport.  We offer a wide range of clinics and sexual health support such as Genito-Urinary Medicine/STI screening, HIV & PrEP clinics, LGBTQ+ support clinics, contraceptive clinics, Dorset Working Women's Project, Early Medical Termination Service and Target Outreach Support for young people and schools. You must be a car driver and have a full driving licence for this role.

The service is open Monday - Friday between 8am & 8pm and the post holder will be required to work various shifts between these times, with some degree of flexibility.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive, efficient and evidence based service to patients attending for contraception and sexual health screening, treatment and advice. Nurses appropriately trained will assess, plan, undertake care and investigations and supply medications in a supportive and confidential environment, recognising when to refer. This will include the fitting, removal and change of subdermal implants and intrauterine contraceptive devices and to counsel for IUS & IUD methods.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.