Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

The post holder will work autonomously within the clinic setting, as a non-medical prescriber providing expert care which is underpinned by specialist knowledge and experience, to diagnose, manage and treat the patient's sexual health needs.

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Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to hold a Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) accredited letter of competence in either Subdermal Contraceptive Implant Techniques Insertion and Removal (LoC SDI-IR) or Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT), and be willing to work towards both.

The post holder will be expected to hold a British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) accredited STI Foundation Intermediate or Integrated qualification, and be willing to work towards STIF Advanced

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-7385472

Job locations

City Campus

Hucknall Road,

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The attached job description and person specification provides more detailed information with regards to responsibilities, experience and qualifications

Job description

Job responsibilities

The attached job description and person specification provides more detailed information with regards to responsibilities, experience and qualifications

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Current registration with appropriate professional body
  • STIF Intermediate/Integrated qualification
  • Letter of competence in implant insertion and removal and/or IUT
  • Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

  • STIF Advanced

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration experience at band 6 or above
  • Demonstrates professional autonomy and effective decision-making skills when managing caseload

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work within MDT
  • Ability to deliver presentations

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate confidence in assessing, planning, delivering, prioritising and evaluating patient care
  • Interpret and analyse highly complex clinical and non-clinical information

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Excellent triage skills
  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload, and that of others
Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Current registration with appropriate professional body
  • STIF Intermediate/Integrated qualification
  • Letter of competence in implant insertion and removal and/or IUT
  • Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

  • STIF Advanced

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration experience at band 6 or above
  • Demonstrates professional autonomy and effective decision-making skills when managing caseload

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work within MDT
  • Ability to deliver presentations

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate confidence in assessing, planning, delivering, prioritising and evaluating patient care
  • Interpret and analyse highly complex clinical and non-clinical information

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Excellent triage skills
  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload, and that of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus

Hucknall Road,

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus

Hucknall Road,

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Sue Griffiths

susan.griffiths38@nhs.net

07812268408

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-7385472

Job locations

City Campus

Hucknall Road,

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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