Sexual Health Sister​/Charge Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

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.

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

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.

• 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
• STIF Advanced
• Working towards Masters in Nursing/ health related studies
• Quality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) methodology training or equivalent

• 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
• Experience supporting audit or research within the clinical area or department

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to better represent our workforce.

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