Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Sexual Health
Location:Slough (with satellite clinics in Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot, and Bracknell)
Hours: Monday to Friday, plus 1 Saturday shift every 4-6 weeks
Are you a registered nurse seeking an opportunity to join a trust rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC?
We are currently recruiting for a Band 6 nurse to join us and become part of our friendly and supportive team at this busy Level 3 Sexual Health Clinic based in Slough.
Given the sensitive nature of this role, we are looking for an individual who is open-minded, non-judgmental, and skilled at working in a highly confidential environment.
Previous experience in family planning, including fitting and removing long-acting reversible contraception, or sexual health experience within a GUM setting is essential in this role.
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from excellent training and professional development opportunities, such as non-medical prescriber training.
Working within Sexual Health no two days are the same. You will be met with a variety of cases, including testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV care, and contraception services. This varied caseload provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills further while making a significant impact on patients' lives.
Join us and take the next step in your career within a supportive environment!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of sexual reproductive healthcare to patients accessing the sexual health service. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team offering holistic, non-judgemental sexual health care demonstrating professional and ethical responsibilities and to build and maintain good working functional relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be expected to supervise and mentor junior staff and nursing students, and to take an active role in the leadership and management of the nursing team.
This post involves working at the Garden Clinic in Slough, but you may be required to travel to work at locality clinics in Bracknell, Windsor, and Maidenhead. It is desirable that you be a car driver with the use of a car for work purpose.
Applications for this role will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early.
This role is also open to part-time applicants, with a minimum of 22.5 hours per week across 3 days.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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Registered Nurse- Adult
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Sexual Health qualification in SRH/ undertaking SRH qualification.
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Extensive post qualification experience.
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Experience in fitting and removing Long-Acting reversible contraception.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Marie Cattle on 0300 365 7777 or email: marie.cattle@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Belong At Berkshire Healthcare
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
-
Registered Nurse- Adult
-
Sexual Health qualification in SRH/ undertaking SRH qualification.
-
Extensive post qualification experience.
-
Experience in fitting and removing Long-Acting reversible contraception.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Marie Cattle on 0300 365 7777 or email: marie.cattle@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Belong At Berkshire Healthcare
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse- Adult
- Sexual Health qualification in SRH/ undertaking SRH qualification
Desirable
- Sexual Health qualification in GUM
- Sexual Health qualification in HIV
- Contraception qualification
- Active on mentor register
- Teaching qualification, eg ENB SLICE/998 and/or teaching experience
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification -or willing to work towards
- Higher degree in related field
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience.
Desirable
- Significant experience in sexual or reproductive Health.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage workload and support others.
- Good organisational skills
- High levels of effective communication, influencing & interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver holistic care and promote independence.
- Work collaboratively with peers
- Role model being highly visible, approachable, and communicative at all levels.
- IT, written, and oral skills including presentations.
- Able to use IT and related software to support data collection.
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Car driver with use of a car for work purpose
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse- Adult
- Sexual Health qualification in SRH/ undertaking SRH qualification
Desirable
- Sexual Health qualification in GUM
- Sexual Health qualification in HIV
- Contraception qualification
- Active on mentor register
- Teaching qualification, eg ENB SLICE/998 and/or teaching experience
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification -or willing to work towards
- Higher degree in related field
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience.
Desirable
- Significant experience in sexual or reproductive Health.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage workload and support others.
- Good organisational skills
- High levels of effective communication, influencing & interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver holistic care and promote independence.
- Work collaboratively with peers
- Role model being highly visible, approachable, and communicative at all levels.
- IT, written, and oral skills including presentations.
- Able to use IT and related software to support data collection.
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Car driver with use of a car for work purpose
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.
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.
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).
