Clinical Outreach Nurse

Job summary

The Clinical Outreach Nurse is a key member of the Sexual Health Hertfordshire Outreach Team, responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering innovative sexual health outreach services across Hertfordshire. Working under the supervision of the Outreach Team Lead, you will provide accessible, person-centred sexual and reproductive healthcare, reaching individuals and groups who may face barriers to accessing traditional clinic-based services.

You will undertake holistic SH assessments, deliver testing and treatment interventions, contraception advice, vaccinations, HIV prevention strategies and promote healthier sexual behaviours. Working collaboratively with community organisations, voluntary sector partners, education providers and healthcare professionals to identify needs, develop targeted outreach initiatives, and improve outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations.

As a clinical expert, you will advocate for sexual health promotion, support prevention strategies, safeguard vulnerable individuals, reduce health inequalities, and strengthen engagement with communities. Contributing to service improvement, audit and the ongoing evaluation of outreach programmes to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care is delivered in line with national and local priorities.

As this is a community-based role, there is a requirement to hold a full, UK driving licence with access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Main duties of the job

• Plan, coordinate and deliver sexual health outreach services across Hertfordshire, ensuring services are accessible, person-centred, and responsive to the needs of local communities.
• Provide clinical sexual and reproductive healthcare in community settings, including SH assessments, STI testing and treatment, contraception advice, vaccinations, and HIV prevention interventions such as PrEP, PEP and DoxyPEP.
• Deliver targeted outreach programmes to underserved and high-risk populations, supporting health promotion, risk reduction, and improved sexual health outcomes.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organisations, voluntary groups, faith organisations, educational settings, and healthcare providers to increase engagement and access to sexual health services.
• Assess safeguarding risks and vulnerabilities, ensuring appropriate referrals and support are provided in line with Trust safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Deliver sexual health education and health promotion sessions to individuals and groups, encouraging healthier behaviours and increasing awareness of prevention strategies.
• Work collaboratively with the wider sexual health team and digital communications leads to promote outreach activities, support service development, and improve engagement with harder-to-reach populations.
• Ensure safe management of medicines, equipment, and outreach resources, while supporting staff development, supervision, and training activities as required.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse
• Professional qualification in sexual health (i.e BASHH, CoRSH)
• Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber
• Teaching qualification
• STIF qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivery community outreach
• Experience in sexual history taking
• Experience of managing/coordinating a team
• Experience in event planning

Desirable

• Mentorship Qualification or willing to undertake

Skills

Essential

• Awareness of HR management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In depth knowledge of the speciality
• Competent in IT (office 365, teams)
• Demonstrates motivational skills
• Able to work autonomously and within a team
• Able to apply the principles and assess individuals against Fraser guidelines when working with young people
• Trained and competent in clinical skills, such as POCT testing, venepuncture and vaccinations
• Can supply medication under a PGD
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to support the clinical team in times of staff shortages
• Able to manage difficult situations and holds skills to de-escalate conflict effectively.
• In depth knowledge of risk reduction strategies and can apply these in practice
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Able to apply the apply the principles of adult & children safeguarding when working with individuals in both community, virtually and clinically.

Desirable

• Counselling qualification

Key Attributes

Essential

• As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Must be committed to individual and teams' personal development
• Must be empathic, non judgemental and self motivated