Job Description

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.



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 teaching

Audit, research & service development



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. .



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 attachment with the job advert.