Specialist Nurse (Sexual Health) in Barnstaple

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 nurse within our Sexual Health team to progress into a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Manager role. This post plays a key role in the day-to-day management of sexual health clinics while remaining clinically active and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will be a highly competent and confident clinician who continues to undertake regular clinics and provide direct patient care alongside their leadership responsibilities.

About the Role

The role includes providing clinical leadership, supporting staff development, overseeing clinic flow and operational delivery, and working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure services are safe, effective, and aligned with local and national standards.

We are recruiting to two full-time vacancies: This is an excellent development opportunity for a motivated clinician looking to take the next step into a leadership and management role within a dynamic and supportive sexual health service.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday- Friday 9am-5pm- Weekends may be required but this will be discussed. Some later clinic coverage may also be required.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

About Us: Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Salary Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Closing Date: 12 February, 2026.

Job Category: Nursing.

Staff Group: Nursing & Midwifery Registered.