Sexual Health Lead Nurse/Operations Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative Lead Nurse for our service. We are looking for an exceptional Lead Nurse who is dynamic and passionate about their work. Based in Clapham Junction, you will lead the nursing and health advising teams and work closely alongside the Clinical Service Manager to continue to develop and deliver a modern and robust service. Leadership is critical to the integration of staffing teams and services to provide holistic, accessible sexual and reproductive health care to the residents of South West London.

We are looking for an inspirational and approachable leader, who works in a non-judgmental way, building robust working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team and with our patient group. You will provide support to individuals and teams but be able to make decisions to strengthen performance and deliver quality outcomes for the local population.

Sexual Health South West London (SHSWL) provides services across Merton, Wandsworth and Richmond in both level 2 and 3 clinics. Our level 3 clinic is located in a purposely renovated site level 3 hub set in the bustling heart of Clapham Junction with excellent links to all forms of public transport. We are a friendly multidisciplinary team, who will support an individual's professional development.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have significant experience of leading and managing staff in contraception and sexual health settings.

You will have a demonstrable track record of designing and delivering high quality and innovative operational services, working in partnership with stakeholders.

A flexible leader, you will have the ability to think strategically but provide hands-on practical problem-solving.

Have the necessary clinical skills to deliver level 3 care at a senior level which will be required for 20% of the working week; this may vary according to service needs. To provide advice & support on all aspects of GUM and Contraception care to patients, carers and nursing & medical teams working in both the hub and spoke sites.

Responsible for the delivery of specialist clinical skills to assess patient needs, provide care, manage treatment programmes, coordinate pathways and provide specialist clinical leadership across the patient caseload.

Undertake research and audit in the specialist area, providing necessary support for staff who require training around the specialist area.

Provides education and training to other staff and students, working in conjunction with the MDT, and across organisations within a network of care as applicable.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

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.

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• FRSH faculty registered trainer or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Management training.
• Experience of working with local authorities and commissioners.

Skills

Essential

• 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 e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Falcon Road, 160 Falcon Road, London, SW11 2LN

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