Sexual Health Lead Nurse/Operations Lead

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Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

About
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
CLCH is both the largest community healthcare organisation in London and the first in the capital to be awarded NHS Trust status. As such, CLCH is at the forefront of changing the way healthcare services are provided to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Over 3,000 community health professionals and staff provide community and in-patient services to over 900,000 local people.
Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.

Key details
Location: Falcon Road, London, SW11 2LN
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £61,927 - £68,676 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Grade: Band 8a

Job Overview
Shape the Future of Sexual and Reproductive Health in South West London!
Are you a passionate and forward-thinking nurse leader? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment? If so, we want to hear from you!
We're seeking an exceptional Lead Nurse to join our team in vibrant Clapham Junction. You'll play a pivotal role in leading our dedicated nursing and health advising teams, working alongside the Clinical Service Manager to continue developing and delivering a modern, accessible, and inclusive sexual and reproductive health service for our diverse community.

What You'll Do

• Lead with Impact
• Innovate and Improve
• Connect and Collaborate
• Provide Expert Care
• Educate and Empower
• Contribute to Research and Audit
• Support our unique BSL service

Who You Are

• Experienced in leading and managing teams in contraception and sexual health settings.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Committed to providing non-judgmental, person-centered care.
• A strong communicator and collaborator.
• Equipped with the clinical skills to deliver Level 3 care.
• Someone who is excited to be part of an innovative team.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a difference.
• Work in a modern, purpose-renovated hub in the heart of Clapham Junction, with excellent transport links.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply today and join our passionate team!

We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, and disability.

We Are Proud To Say That We Follow The Workforce Race Equality Standard And 28% Of Our Senior Staff (8A And Above) Are From a BAME Background. CLCH Also Has Active BAME And LGBTQI Networks.

Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters Level in Sexual Health related nursing or equivalent combination of post graduate diploma, courses and experience
• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
• Successfully completed teaching/assessing/preceptorship course
• Evidence of comprehensive professional development
• Relevant specialist courses/training
• Leadership training
• Non medical prescriber or willing to undertake

Experience

• Recent clinical experience within level 3 integrated Sexual health service at a senior level
• Extensive operational management experience ideally within a Sexual health setting
• Experience of staff line management, managing people issues and supporting staff with training and development
• Experience of implementing change management and service improvement projects to develop or improve services

Skills

• Can evidence advanced clinical practice and in-depth clinical knowledge of patients within the specialty
• Highly developed communication skills (written, oral, presentational and interpersonal)
• Develops and contributes to the development of guidelines in sexual health, contraception, and HIV
• Proficient in commonly used IT applications eg Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint

Key Attributes

• To work flexibly and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and independently, especially under pressure.
• Able to build effective working relationships at all levels within the Trust and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Compassionate and non-judgemental.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills with commitment to own self-development and self-motivation.

Documents

• Lead Nurse/Operational Lead Sexual Health (432.4) PDF
• CLCH TRUST VALUES (720.3) PDF

Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Emma Tomlin
Job title: Clinical Services Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07500225678
Additional information: Please contact Emma on email above for general queries on the post.