Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist
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About the Role
Our friendly and supportive team at the Sexual Health Garden Clinic is looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our growing Level 3 service based in Slough and Bracknell, with satellite clinics across Windsor and Maidenhead.
We provide high-quality sexual health and contraception services to a diverse community and operate Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work 1 Saturday every 4–6 weeks.
We are seeking a compassionate, open-minded, and non-judgemental individual who can work within a highly confidential environment. Applicants must hold an NMC Adult Nurse registration and hold, or be working towards, a recognised Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) qualification. Previous experience in contraception and sexual health within a GUM setting is essential, alongside evidence of continuing professional development.
As part of our team, you will support patients with a wide range of sexual health needs, including STI testing and treatment, HIV care, and contraception services. You will also have access to excellent development opportunities, including the potential to undertake Non-Medical Prescriber training.
We deliver both in-house services and community outreach clinics, and you may be required to work across all locations.
Alongside this rewarding role, you will have access to excellent wellbeing resources and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all staff feel valued, supported, and able to fulfil their potential.
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Responsibilities
- To undertake nurse-led clinical sessions, including history taking and physical examinations of patients, within agreed departmental clinical guidelines and within own clinical competence.
- To issue medication and /or administer medication / vaccinations to patients attending the Sexual Health Service adhering legally to Patient Group Directions (PGDs) when authorised by lead clinician.
- Be willing to undertake training in specific areas clinical practice, including intrauterine and implant procedure, and apply this development in the clinical setting in accordance with department clinical guidance.
- Be willing to undertake training to gain independent (non-medical) prescribing status and apply to clinical practice in accordance with department and organisation non-medical prescribing policies.
- Be willing to take part in Health Advising training and rotation to support Health Advising team when necessary.
- Teach patients, where appropriate to administer their own treatment as necessary.
About the Employer
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.
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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
Benefits
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
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Magdalena Moore
- Job title: Lead Nurse Sexual Health
- Email address: magdalena.moore@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07795 256136
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