Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary Sexual Health team at Homerton Healthcare Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months to lead the team through service transformation, working strategically with our partners and stakeholders We are looking for a nurse with significant clinical experience and excellent leadership and management experience in Sexual Health who will practice proactively and strategically with a vision for service transformation. Main duties of the job To lead high performing nursing teams across Adult and Young Persons Sexual Health Services in Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust areas, ensuring the delivery of high quality and safe patient care to all patients. To lead and manage staff within the service ensuring effective supervision, guidance and performance management is provided. Ensure that the development, education and training provision meets the need of nursing staff and supports compliance with the relevant healthcare standards in accordance with the Trust's appraisal and training procedures. Promote adherence to robust governance processes to ensure high quality care is provided for all service users. Proactively challenge poor practice and implement strategies for improvement. About us Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £70,387 to £80,465 a year pro rata p.a. incl. Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 293-CCS-0673 Job locations Homerton Hospital Homerton Row London E9 6SR 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 documents please view the attachment/s on this page The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. 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 documents please view the attachment/s on this page The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Nurse Masters level or equivalent Post registration qualification in contraception Mentorship qualification Recognised GUM qualification / course LoC IUT/ Certificate in Intra uterine techniques LoC SDI/ Certificate in sub-dermal implants Experience of service development particularly with regard to nurse led services. Extensive post reg clinical experience - substantial amount in a leadership position. Desirable Non medical presciber Recognised qualification in care of people with HIV and AIDS, NHVINA or equivalent Accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification or appropriate MSc or Masters Level Course Leadership course Advanced Recognised qualification in reproductive healthcare/ DFSRH Facility registered trainer Teaching and assigning training or working towards Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements Essential Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Nurse Masters level or equivalent Post registration qualification in contraception Mentorship qualification Recognised GUM qualification / course LoC IUT/ Certificate in Intra uterine techniques LoC SDI/ Certificate in sub-dermal implants Experience of service development particularly with regard to nurse led services. Extensive post reg clinical experience - substantial amount in a leadership position. Desirable Non medical presciber Recognised qualification in care of people with HIV and AIDS, NHVINA or equivalent Accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification or appropriate MSc or Masters Level Course Leadership course Advanced Recognised qualification in reproductive healthcare/ DFSRH Facility registered trainer Teaching and assigning training or working towards Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements Essential Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values 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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Homerton Hospital Homerton Row London E9 6SR Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)