Job summary
We are looking for an exceptional nurse to appoint to this key leadership post within our HIV and Integrated Sexual Health service based at St Mary's hospital in central London for a 9-month fixed term maternity cover. The successful candidate for this Lead Nurse / Advanced Clinical Practitioner role will provide operational leadership and direction for the integrated sexual health nursing team comprising of nurse practitioners, specialty nurses, staff nurses, nursing associates and healthcare assistants.
Our ideal candidate will have extensive relevant experience within the field, advanced clinical skills and knowledge, especially in operational management, contraception, and STI management. The post holder will be expected to work clinically as well as proving operational leadership to the team.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will be a skilled communicator with a passion for education and staff development. You will place a high priority on maintaining a supportive and caring environment for both patients and staff, and on developing the highest standards of evidence based practice and achieving key quality metrics.
You will be fully supported in your role by the department's consultant nurses and wider leadership teams.
Main duties of the job
- Advanced clinical care in integrated sexual health, contraception including intrauterine contraception and implants
- Operational leadership of the integrated sexual health service, including management of the nurse practitioner team
- Taking an active role in departmental teachingAudit, research & service development
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Has attained/ working towards a master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or related area
- Post registration courses in HIV, contraception and/ or sexual health.
- Holds/ working towards Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, letters of competence in sub dermal implants and intrauterine devices
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification and has taught as a guest lecturer in sexual health at a University level.
- Holds/ working towards Faculty Registered trainer status
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- Minimum of 3 years in a clinical position within sexual health posts
- Minimum of 18 months of experience of staff management
Desirable
- Previous people management / budget management experience
- Previous experience of staff supervision
- Previous experience of involvement with clinical audit and/or disease surveillance
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- A proven ability to work autonomously at an advanced level in both male and female patients in sexual and reproductive health.
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of applying current research to practice
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of other services and local referral networks.
- Proven work record of busy/stressful environments
- Experience of managing projects and delivering cost Improvement plans
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Has attained/ working towards a master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or related area
- Post registration courses in HIV, contraception and/ or sexual health.
- Holds/ working towards Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, letters of competence in sub dermal implants and intrauterine devices
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification and has taught as a guest lecturer in sexual health at a University level.
- Holds/ working towards Faculty Registered trainer status
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- Minimum of 3 years in a clinical position within sexual health posts
- Minimum of 18 months of experience of staff management
Desirable
- Previous people management / budget management experience
- Previous experience of staff supervision
- Previous experience of involvement with clinical audit and/or disease surveillance
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- A proven ability to work autonomously at an advanced level in both male and female patients in sexual and reproductive health.
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of applying current research to practice
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of other services and local referral networks.
- Proven work record of busy/stressful environments
- Experience of managing projects and delivering cost Improvement plans
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.
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.
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).
