Band 8a Lead Nurse Sexual Health and Contraception

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dynamic Band 8a Lead Nurse in Sexual Health and Contraception. This pivotal role involves providing clinical leadership, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in nurse-led clinics. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing clinical services and training nursing staff in both contraception and sexual health practices. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its people and is committed to making a real difference in the community. If you're passionate about sexual health and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC and teaching qualifications required.
• Experience in Nurse Led clinics and substantial Sexual Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for Sexual Health nursing services.
• Manage a team of Sexual Health Nurses and run nurse-led clinics.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Sexual Health Expertise

Contraception Knowledge

Nurse Training

Management Skills

Education

RN registered with NMC

Teaching qualification

Job description

Band 8a Lead Nurse Sexual Health and Contraception

Band 8a

Main area Nursing Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 162-6699-KI

Site Queen's Hospital Town Romford Salary £59,490 - £66,239 per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 29/12/2024 23:59

PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we do

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated leader within the Sexual Health/contraception specialty. The post holder will be a visible nurse leader and provide day-to-day line management of a team of Sexual Health Nurses with support from the Operations Manager and Clinical Lead. To be dual trained in Contraception and Sexual Health running nurse-led clinics.

To provide clinical nurse leadership for contraception, assessment, and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). To run independent LARC clinics including IUD/IUS.

In conjunction with the Operations Manager and Clinical Lead, to lead the implementation and delivery of the clinical service. To lead on fully integrating nursing teams and ensuring all staff are dual trained in Contraception and Sexual Health.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the nursing element of the service. To ensure that service provision is appropriate and sensitive to the needs of clients/users.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• RN registered with NMC DFSRH
• Teaching qualification

Experience/ Knowledge

• Experience of working in Nurse Led clinics
• Substantial experience in Sexual Health and working towards a senior role
• Experience of training nurses for DFSRN

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