Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust delivers expert healthcare in people’s homes, community hospitals and local settings across the East of England.
Our nurses, therapists, clinicians, support teams and partners work together to provide coordinated care that supports independence, recovery and wellbeing. We believe people are best cared for close to home, in the communities where they live and belong.
By combining professional expertise with strong local relationships, we help people stay well, feel supported and access the right care at the right time. Expert healthcare, close to home, trusted by our communities.
Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed. Our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to creating a modern and inclusive work environment. We actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce and maintain and improve their wellbeing. We also offer flexible working patterns and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
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Please note all new starters will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Job overview
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of young people and communities? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate clinician to join our dynamic iCaSH team, working primarily within our innovative school-based sexual health service across Peterborough and the surrounding areas.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by providing confidential, person-centred advice, support and care relating to contraception, sexual health, relationships, sexuality and wider health and wellbeing issues. You will work closely with young people, empowering them to make informed choices about their health while promoting positive health outcomes.
As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, delivering high-quality clinical interventions and health promotion activities within schools and community settings.
You will build strong relationships with young people, educational settings and partner agencies, ensuring accessible, inclusive and responsive services for the local population.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a forward-thinking service dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving sexual health outcomes across the community.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 1st October 2026
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To work with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Service Manager to support service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of high-quality patient care within HYPA clinics and school-based services across Peterborough and the surrounding area.
To provide clinical leadership, support staff development through teaching, supervision and promote effective communication with patients, colleagues and partner agencies.
To independently assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, including providing specialist advice, contraception consultations, management of complex needs, Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) fitting and removal, and other SRH examinations and procedures.
To undertake screening procedures, including cervical cytology, diagnose and treat common sexually transmitted infections in line with guidelines, interpret and communicate test results, and manage partner notification and follow-up processes.
To perform clinical procedures including phlebotomy, vaccinations and injections, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with Trust policies, PGDs, NMC standards and professional guidance.
To provide a safe, non-judgemental environment, support informed decision-making, manage safeguarding concerns relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure appropriate care and protection.
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work closely as part of the iCaSH Team working largely in our school-based service, offering information and advice on contraception, sexuality and sexual health along with general health issues, within, Peterborough and the local geographical area.
To provide individualised patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate care and advice.
Please see job description attached.
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.
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Immigration Status – East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against eligible roles. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.
Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Our safe recruitment pre-employment checks are undertaken before an appointment is confirmed and may include a DBS check. Where the role requires you to drive, we'll ask you to validate your driving licence online via the DVLA.
Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.
Closing and Interview Dates -This vacancy may close early if sufficient applicants are received.
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