Sexual Health Practitioner

Band 6 Sexual Health Practitioner

Location: Croydon
Pay Rate: £27.00 per gross hour
Contract Length: 3 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time

Athona is currently recruiting for a Band 6 Sexual Health Practitioner to join a well-established Integrated Sexual Health Service in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare.

Key Responsibilities
Support the daily delivery of Integrated Sexual Health Services and assist in supervising junior staff.
Respond to and manage operational issues during clinical shifts.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinical teams.
Undertake practitioner-led clinics, including comprehensive history taking and physical examinations.
Provide expert clinical advice and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual health conditions.
Act as a clinical specialist, sharing knowledge and supporting the development of colleagues.
Deliver high-quality patient care, health promotion, and sexual health education.
Prescribe under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or as an Independent Prescriber, including hormonal contraception and STI treatments.
Perform the insertion and removal of contraceptive implants.
Requirements
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Significant experience working within sexual health and contraception services.
Competent in undertaking sexual health assessments and practitioner-led clinics.
Experience prescribing under PGDs or qualified as an Independent Prescriber (desirable).
Competent in contraceptive implant insertion and removal.
Excellent communication, clinical assessment, and decision-making skills.

Why Athona?
Competitive hourly rates.
Dedicated recruitment consultant providing one-to-one support.
Fast-track compliance process.
Access to a wide range of NHS and private sector opportunities.
Weekly payroll and ongoing support throughout your placement.

Interested?

Send your CV to [email protected] or call 01277 245901 for more information or to apply today.