Universal Outreach Worker | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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Salary: | Not specified |
Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
Location: | Nottingham, NG5 1PB |
Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 7374535/164-7237560-A |
Summary
Please note this is anINTERNAL VACANCY ONLYfor NUH employees, therefore only current employees of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust will be considered for the post.
Universal Outreach Worker – Sexual Health Services
Location:Victoria Health Centre and community sites across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire (including South, Mid and North Nottinghamshire/Bassetlaw)
Employer:Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Hours:Full-time/Part-time (37.5 hours/pw)
We are looking fortwo,full time, or three part time, candidates who are passionate about reducing health inequalities and supporting vulnerable communities.
Do you want to help empower people with the knowledge and tools to improve their sexual health and wellbeing?
We are seeking a dynamic Universal Outreach Worker to join our multi-disciplinary sexual health team, delivering inclusive, equitable and accessible services across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference within diverse communities, especially those at greater risk of poor sexual health outcomes.
• Deliver health promotion, sexual health advice, STI screening and outreach services in a range of community settings – from schools and colleges to festivals, youth services, and more.
• Engage and co-produce initiatives with underserved groups including young people, LGBTQ+ individuals, sex workers, refugees, people who are homeless, those with disabilities, and others experiencing inequity in access to healthcare.
• Provide one-to-one support and workshops to promote safer sex, healthy relationships, contraception options, STI prevention, and lifestyle improvements.
• Build trusted relationships in local communities, supporting early interventions and offering referrals to appropriate clinical or support services.
• Support national and local health campaigns, develop accessible health promotion materials, and contribute to our social media and website content.
• Network and collaborate with local partners and services to increase the reach and effectiveness of sexual health services.
• Offer targeted interventions such as C-Card registration (13–24-year-olds), HIV & Hepatitis testing, pregnancy testing, and pre-conception support.
• Provide inclusive, judgement-free care that respects the dignity and diversity of all service users.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
See JD and PS for full details of role and responsibilities
Who We’re Looking For:
• A compassionate, approachable individual who can work flexibly and independently within a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with vulnerable groups and individuals.
• Experience in community outreach, sexual health, public health, or related health and wellbeing services is highly desirable.
• Able to travel across the county – a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Comfortable using electronic record systems and maintaining high standards of data confidentiality.
This advert closes on Monday 4 Aug 2025