Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse - Sexual Health

Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse - Sexual Health

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to take on the role of a B6 Junior Sister/ Charge nurse, based in Pembrokeshire and at times working in other clinics across the health board.

The post holder will demonstrate knowledge at specialist level and be able to provide care to a range of patients, with minimal supervision, using various means of communication and consultation mediums.

This role will include management of sexually transmitted infections, provision of contraception, cervical screening and care of women requesting termination of pregnancy.

The post holder will be expected to maintain and demonstrate up to date evidence based knowledge of sexual and reproductive health care and will be supported to gain enhanced skills such as fitting of intrauterine contraception.

The post holder will support and work in conjunction with the Band 7 who has continuing responsibility and, in their absence, deputise, ensuring efficient/effective management of the department. You will provide supervisory management and leadership skills and support to junior members of staff and be motivated towards self-development in both management and leadership.

Interviews to be held on 25/11/2025

Main duties of the job

Carry out clinical consultations both virtual and face to face for a wide range of sexual and reproductive health care concerns.

To provide autonomous nursing care to patients with contraceptive needs, using a recognised contraception qualification, and competence at supplying all methods of contraception, using PGD's.

To utilise specialist knowledge and skills and undertake procedures and practices such as cryotherapy, speculum examination, contraceptive implant insertion and removal.

To undertake Pregnancy Advisory Service Consultations with patients requesting termination of pregnancy, discussing options and giving comprehensive information to ensure safe care.

To care for women having Manual Vacuum Aspiration Abortion procedures.

To be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students providing clinical support and guidance as required.

To have knowledge of and adhere to local and national guidelines, policies and procedures specific to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.

The post holder will assess Fraser Competence of clients aged under 16 years and will carry out sexual exploitation and risk assessment on all clients aged under 18 years.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge

• Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
• Current NMC registration.
• Post registration/ postgraduate qualification in specialist area / evidence of post registration study at equivalent level.
• Proficient level of knowledge in clinical Speciality.
• Essential Skills in Abortion Care Module.
• FRSH Online Theory Assessment.
• Cervical Cytology Course
• NDFSRH or evidence of working towards.
• Teaching Qualification.
• Management Qualification.
• BASHH Sexually transmitted Infections foundation Course.

Experience

• Experience of working in Integrated Sexual Health clinics, including PAS consultations.
• Venepuncture.
• Experience of working with PGDs
• Subdermal Implant Insertion and removal.
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment.
• Experience of undertaking audit.
• LoC coil fitting or working towards.
• Ultrasound scanning experience/qualification.
• Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role.

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata