Specialist Nurse (Sexual Health)

**Working at Clarewell**

As a Specialist Nurse considering joining our team, you’re exploring more than a job — you’re exploring a change in culture. Our work has always centred on empathetic, personalised care, with genuine attention to each patient’s individual needs.

Your passion for sexual and reproductive health will sit at the heart of what you do here. You’ll have the opportunity to deliver compassionate, expert care in a setting that values clear communication, practical decision-making, and a calm, grounded approach to patient interaction.

This role suits someone who wants to contribute to an environment built on teamwork, professionalism, and dignity. You will be part of a supportive clinical team where your judgement is trusted, your work is valued, and you play a key role in advancing sexual health care.

**Assessing Mutual Fit**

In the spirit of transparency, we share the key areas in which we will assess whether or not we are right for each other. *Character holds the greatest amount of weight in our decision making.*

**Character**

– Do you prioritise understanding and kindness when speaking to people?
– Do you work towards a resolution when there is a conflict within the team?
– Do you believe that there is more than one way to tie a shoe lace?
– Do your colleagues come to you often in search of clinical advice/second opinions?
– Do you find yourself independently researching and reflecting upon ways to help a particular patient after they have left?
– Do patients make you (healthily) question your status as a specialist?

**Technical**

– (Required) NMC Registration
– (Required) 2+ years of experience at a Sexual Health Clinic
– (Required) 3+ years of experience as a clinician, ideally including work in other fields
– (Required) Specialty Specific Qualifications (e.g. STIF/FSRH)
– (Preferred, Not Required) Non-Medical Prescriber

**Legal**

– Passport/Visa
– UK Bank Account
– Criminal Record Check (e.g. DBS, Police Record Check etc)
– Social security number (i.e. National Insurance Number)
– References x2 (both professional)

**Core Responsibilities**

As a Specialist Nurse in Sexual Health, you will primarily handle consultations and procedures across the key areas of sexual and reproductive health:

*Consultations -* 15-30’ consultations focused on STI & HIV, Genital Dermatology (\*), Family Planning & Contraception; encompassing physical examination, discussion, advice, and issuing documentation.

*Procedures* – Various procedures, including venipuncture, administering injections, contraceptive implant fitting/removal, coil fitting/removal, and hyfrecation (\*), often with advanced pain relief options.

*Documentation & Follow-Up* – Completing patient notes, requesting tests, dispensing medications, creating invoices, managing communication, initiating follow-up discussions, and issuing GP letters and sick notes.

(\*) Note: Experience in genital dermatology or hyfrecation is beneficial but not essential. We offer structured, hands-on training for diagnosis, management, and hyfrecation techniques.

**Patient Profile**

Clarewell patients are often more complex, anxious, and demanding compared to the NHS.They have high expectations and complex needs, requiring specific interpersonal skills.

*Patient Experience* – Must be kind, calming, reassuring, gentle, and knowledgeable.

*Expectation Management* – Must inspire trust without over-promising or failing to manage expectations, especially regarding outcomes and costs, to prevent frustration or disappointment.

*Thoroughness* – Must be thorough in risk assessment and examination, ensuring patients feel their risks are not overlooked.

*Pain Management* – Must be proficient in offering and administering various pain relief options for invasive procedures, such as lidocaine spray, gel, gas and air, or local anaesthetic injections.

**Timetabling**

We typically look for new clinicians to start with 2-5 regular shifts per week, each 4 hours, including some weekends. We are flexible and will work with you to find a schedule that fits your availability while meeting clinic needs.

**Remuneration**

To ensure a smooth transition, we will match your current NHS remuneration, taking into account your band and years of experience. This acts as your starting baseline and recognises the clinical value you bring from day one.

Beyond pay, we offer:

– a supportive, close-knit clinical environment
– ongoing training and development
– the opportunity to work with complex cases that expand your expertise
– a culture rooted in kindness, teamwork, and patient-centred care

**Contract Type**

We begin with an independent contractor arrangement (paid by monthly invoice).

Clinicians who join us full-time may choose to transition to a fixed employment contract.

We also reimburse your NMC registration fee on a pro-rata basis. Claims must be submitted within 3 months of the fee payment.

**Next Steps**

Before we turn to the next steps, we like to start the process by asking a few logistical questions. This is to ensure that the time we spend getting to understand each other better is all the more worthwhile.

To start the process, would you please be able to follow this link: https://forms.gle/eCX834zzhXfEd6BQ7

Pay: £16.42-£28.90 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 8.0 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

– Birmingham B18 6HN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

– Sexual Health Clinic: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

– United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person