Lead Health Protection Nurse – Sexual Health

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A national public health agency in Wales is seeking a Health Protection Nursing Practitioner for a fixed-term role. The successful candidate will lead a team to deliver equitable sexual health protection services and collaborate on policy development. Applicants should be registered health protection nurses with significant experience in sexual health and a drive to tackle health inequalities. The role offers a salary range of £56,514 to £63,623 per annum, emphasizing full-time commitment, and aims to enhance public health outcomes in Wales.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse level one or Allied Health Professional registered with a UK statutory regulator.
• Educated to Masters level in relevant field.
• Extensive experience working in health protection, infection protection and control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Health Protection Nursing Practitioners.
• Contribute to policy development and service improvement.
• Collaborate with programme leads to implement effective interventions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Collaboration skills

Policy development

Education

Masters level in relevant field

Registered Nurse level one or Allied Health Professional

Job description

A national public health agency in Wales is seeking a Health Protection Nursing Practitioner for a fixed-term role. The successful candidate will lead a team to deliver equitable sexual health protection services and collaborate on policy development. Applicants should be registered health protection nurses with significant experience in sexual health and a drive to tackle health inequalities. The role offers a salary range of £56,514 to £63,623 per annum, emphasizing full-time commitment, and aims to enhance public health outcomes in Wales.