An opportunity has arisen for a highly qualified Sexual Health Nurse to apply for the role of Team Leader for Central and West Lancashire localities Sexual Health Services. This is permanent post, hours will be the candidates current substantive hours, days and times will be negotiated with the successful candidate following interview. The successful applicant will work alongside another Team Leader in a job sharing role providing leadership across the 2 localities. The service is open 6 days a week Monday- Saturday. Clinics are run from sites across Central and West Lancashire.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, delivery and development of the Sexual Health Nursing team. They will undertake nurse led clinics in Contraception and GUM
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
The role will include
Day to day management of the service
Planning Service Delivery
Management o Staff Attendance (Sickness / Annual Leave) and Performance Issues
1:1’s & appraisal’s for direct reports and ensure that there is a robust mechanism in place for the rest of team.
Support the management of the Sexual Health budget
Management of incidents/ complaints
Review and report against service KPI’s and Audits
To provide clinical management of patients with contraceptive, genito-urinary or sexual health conditions whilst working autonomously but in collaboration with other health professionals
Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details.
