Senior Nurse (UK Sports Institute)

Organisation: UK Sports Institute
Salary: £48,101 - £54,176 p.a pro-rata
Location: Flexible/ National (with travel to UKSI sites)
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 6 March 2026
Interview date: 16 March 2026
Job Description: The Senior Nurse will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for nursing services within the UKSI Sport Medicine multidisciplinary team (MDT). The role is central to ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and athlete-centred care across all sites, embedding excellence in clinical governance, safeguarding, and full regulatory compliance (including CQC standards).

Alongside delivering high-quality clinical care, the Senior Nurse will lead the operational management and continuous development of nursing practice within the service. The postholder will contribute to national and sport-specific athlete health initiatives, driving innovation and best practice across high-performance environments.

Acting as the senior nursing representative, the role will serve as a key point of contact for regional and national stakeholders. Working in close partnership with Sports Medicine Doctors, allied healthcare practitioners, Heads of Performance Support, and external providers, the Senior Nurse will help ensure the consistent delivery of world-class care that enables athletes to perform at their best.

If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
How to apply: To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role. https://uksportsinstitute.co.uk/careers/current-opportunities/