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Job summary

Main area
Sexual Heath
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-8018377
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City Hospital Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/07/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Sexual Health Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 7

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Sexual Health Department Leader to provide leadership and management for a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality sexual health services across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The successful candidate will be a visible and compassionate leader with a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care, developing staff, and driving continuous improvement. You will have strong communication, organisational and leadership skills, the ability to manage change and resources effectively, and a passion for creating a positive, inclusive culture where both patients and staff can thrive. The service is delivered from the main hubs, GU Medicine at Nottingham City Hospital, Retford Hospital, spoke clinics and outreach venues across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

This role involves working across multiple NUH sites within the Sexual Health service, including Retford and Worksop, in accordance with the agreed job plan.

Main duties of the job

As the Sexual Health Department Leader, you will be responsible for leading and supporting registered and non-registered staff to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care for patients accessing sexual health services, including those requiring support with sexually transmitted infections, HIV care, contraception and other sexual health needs. You will oversee patient care standards, staffing, budgets, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, education and service development, while working closely with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experience and outcomes. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate excellent leadership and people management skills, sound clinical judgement, a commitment to professional development, and the ability to motivate and empower others. The ideal candidate will be approachable, resilient, patient-focused and passionate about fostering a culture of learning, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant for this job will provide nursing leadership to the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire sexual health service at NUH including Retford and Worksop. Please see attached job description for responsibilities and duties of this post.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current level one NMC registration
  • Professional knowledge acquired through obtaining a degree (BSc Hons in Nursing/health related studies), supplemented by clinical experience.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) Integrated or Intermediate
  • LoC SDI- IR and/ or LoC IUT or willingness to work towards
  • Non-Medical Prescriber or willingness to work towards
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and reflective practice.
Desirable criteria
  • STIF Advanced
  • Working towards Masters in Nursing/ health related studies.
  • Quality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) methodology training or equivalent.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post registration experience within sexual health to include management/leadership experience
  • Ability to manage the clinical area and department efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working
  • Experience of working as senior nurse in Sexual Health
Desirable criteria
  • Experience supporting audit or research within the clinical area or department.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ria Collier
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812268408
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