Job summary

Are you a registered nurse looking to work for a trust rated 'Outstanding by CQC'?

Our friendly and supportive team based at the Garden Clinic (Sexual Health) in Slough, are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a growing team.

We are a busy level 3 sexual health service based in Slough. We offer sexual health service Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot, and Bracknell via our satellite service. We work on a Monday to Friday basis, working 1 Saturday every 4 to 6 weeks.

Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for those who are open minded and non-judgemental, with the ability to work in a highly confidential environment. Previous family planning experience with ability to fit and remove long acting reversible contraception or sexual health experience within GUM setting is essential for this role.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, where we offer incredible training opportunities, such as non-medical prescribers training.

Working within Sexual Health, no day is the same and you will be met with a variation of cases from testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and contraception. Giving you the exposure to develop and enhance your current skillset!

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.

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:

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. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required

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