Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Bank Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse to join our dedicated team working across the Oldham, Bury and Rochdale Sexual Health Service.
In this rewarding role, you will provide accessible sexual health screening, advice, treatment, contraception, health promotion, and counselling within both clinic and outreach settings. You will continue to develop your skills, knowledge and experience across sexual health, contraception, and leadership, while supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
The successful candidate will work flexibly across all aspects ofSexual Health, Contraception and HIV, demonstrating a progressive attitude, a commitment to continual improvement, and the ability to maintain personal and professional competence.
Applicants should hold recognised sexual health competencies(STIF Foundation or Intermediate), a Faculty Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH),and have a minimum of two years experience in sexual health at Band 5 or 6 level.
Main duties of the job

• Manage and triage patients for sexual health, contraception, and HIV care, escalating to the multidisciplinary team when necessary.
• Provide STI/HIV screening, treatment, and partner management following clinical protocols and Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
• Insert and remove contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices after appropriate training.
• Promote sexual health through education, brief interventions, and positive health messaging.
• Work autonomously to manage a caseload, ensuring patient choice and effective care pathways.
• Offer specialised advice, develop care plans, and support colleagues with clinical leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold clinical governance and organisational policies.
• Participate in audits, research, and service development initiatives.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities for this role.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
23.06 to 23.06 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/1580/17547
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Oldham
Lancashire
OL1 1NL
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• FSRH Faculty Diploma in Contraception & STIF Foundation
• Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse, or experienced Band 5 in a sexual health setting
• Experience working within Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Teaching and mentorship experience
• Letters of Competency for Subdermal Implants
• Symptomatic screening (STIF Foundation)
• Ability to apply research evidence and theory to clinical practice
• Understanding of factors influencing intervention models and patient participation
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

While not essential having the below would be desirable;

• V300 Independent Non-Medical Prescriber qualification
• FSRH LoC Intrauterine techniques (LoC IUT)
• Sexual Health Advising.

Please see the attached person specification for a full list of requirements.
Package Description
As a Bank Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse, youll be working as part of the HCRG Care Group Team in our Oldham, Bury and Rochdale Sexual Health service. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay,at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• 23.06 an hour
• Self-booking and access to all bank shifts!Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements.
• Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met
• HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access toWagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
• Working in an environment focused on thehighest clinical and quality standards
• Opportunitiesto work indifferent areas and various different servicesto gain new knowledge and experience
• Access to ourStrive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality
• Access to ourfree well-being serviceavailable 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
• Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunitiescontinuing your professional development
• Innovative forward-thinking culturewith the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work.You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
• Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• FSRH Faculty Diploma in Contraception & STIF Foundation
• Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse, or experienced Band 5 in a sexual health setting
• Experience working within Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Teaching and mentorship experience
• Letters of Competency for Subdermal Implants
• Symptomatic screening (STIF Foundation)
• Ability to apply research evidence and theory to clinical practice
• Understanding of factors influencing intervention models and patient participation
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

While not essential having the below would be desirable;

• V300 Independent Non-Medical Prescriber qualification
• FSRH LoC Intrauterine techniques (LoC IUT)
• Sexual Health Advising.

Please see the attached person specification for a full list of requirements.
Package Description
As a Bank Band 6 Sexual Health Nurse, youll be working as part of the HCRG Care Group Team in our Oldham, Bury and Rochdale Sexual Health service. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay,at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• 23.06 an hour
• Self-booking and access to all bank shifts!Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements.
• Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met
• HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access toWagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
• Working in an environment focused on thehighest clinical and quality standards
• Opportunitiesto work indifferent areas and various different servicesto gain new knowledge and experience
• Access to ourStrive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality
• Access to ourfree well-being serviceavailable 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
• Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunitiescontinuing your professional development
• Innovative forward-thinking culturewith the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work.You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
• Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Person Specification
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