Job summary
Join our Integrated Sexual and Women's Health Service in Bridgend as a skilled and compassionate Sexual Health Practitioner. This exciting role offers direct clinical involvement across Sexual and Reproductive Health, including contraception, sexual health, termination of pregnancy, and women's health services. You will use your specialist knowledge to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in both clinic and community settings. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help develop, implement, and maintain service standards while supporting positive patient outcomes. If you are an experienced practitioner passionate about delivering exceptional care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
The post holder has direct clinical involvement and will be an experienced practitioner in Sexual & Reproductive Health e.g. Contraception & Sexual Health (ISH) /Termination of Pregnancy, Women's Health. The post holder will possess specialist knowledge and skills relating to these areas of work.

The post holder will be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of quality care within the scope of agreed standards within the Integrated Sexual/Women's health Services, both in the clinic and community setting.

The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner and able to work as part of a team in all areas within the service provision.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

We listen, learn, and improve
We treat everyone with respect
We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse.
• Family Planning Certificate/ FSRH Diploma.
• STIF course/equivalent or prepared undertake.
• Venepuncture.
• Mentorship or equivalent. Non-medical prescriber or be prepared to undertake

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessing Module or equivalent.
• CSW smear takers course or be prepared to undertake.
• Implant training or working towards.

Experience
Essential

• Specialist working knowledge and relevant practical experience in Integrated Sexual & Reproductive Health [ISRH].
• Relevant experience in relevant clinical area i.e. contraception, sexual & reproductive health.
• Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post, i.e. individual patient departmental documentation.

Desirable

• Experience of audit/ recording in relation to patient quality data.
• Evidence of showing development of leadership skills required for sphere of responsibility, i.e. organisational, interpersonal operational skills.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.

Abilities
Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Has the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others.
• Able to work autonomously including managing own workload and delegating where appropriate.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate good time management.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Values
Essential

• Enthusiastic/ Motivated / good time keeping
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable and flexible to meet service needs

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner.
• Able to work hours flexibly.
• Amenable to Service Changes.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).