Sexual Health Adviser UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Sexual Health Adviser to join our well-established team specialising in sexual health, HIV, and contraception services. This is a rewarding and varied position that offers the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with a nursing background (ideally holding current UK NMC registration), or from other relevant professional fields, as long as you meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. This could include appropriate qualifications and hands-on experience in sexual health or related areas. If you’re an internationally qualified nurse seeking sponsorship, please note that we are not currently recruiting directly for overseas nurses at this time.

What the Role Involves

You’ll provide personalised, one-to-one support to patients, helping them navigate a wide range of sexual health concerns. Key aspects of the role include:

Conducting sensitive discussions around positive test results, treatment options, and broader influences on sexual wellbeing.

• Performing thorough risk assessments, offering tailored advice, signposting to services, and making onward referrals when needed.
• Guiding individuals on notifying sexual partners about infections  a vital part of our public health approach to reducing transmission.
• Delivering risk reduction strategies, such as advising on and supporting access to PEP, PrEP, Bexsero, Doxy-PEP, and vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B.
• Carrying out asymptomatic screening and phlebotomy procedures.
• Collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support patients with more complex needs, including young people under 18 and anyone raising potential safeguarding issues.
• Building effective partnerships with external organisations (such as THT, CGL, RUOK, Survivors Network, and others) to ensure seamless referrals and holistic care.
• Assisting the recall team with managing complex results, maintaining daily recall systems, and ensuring timely follow-up.

The work is predominantly face-to-face in clinic settings, involving results discussions, treatment support, and ongoing patient care. It’s a role that demands empathy, strong communication skills, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to improving sexual health outcomes for diverse individuals.

Why Join Us at UHSussex?

We’re proud of our inclusive culture at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, where diversity truly strengthens our team. Our Outstanding rating for Caring from the CQC reflects our dedication to delivering excellent care everywhere. We foster a welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive, with staff networks to support connection and inclusion, plus a buddy system to help new joiners settle in quickly. We’re also a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

This position comes with excellent training opportunities and ongoing support to help you grow in the role.

Additional Information

The post is eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route, but only if you fully meet UKVI criteria  including the necessary skill level and minimum salary threshold (£25,000). Please review these requirements carefully before applying.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, and you’re passionate about person-centred care in sexual health, we’d love to hear from you!