Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse (Sexual Health) - Fixed Term 12 Months

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

Band 5 Staff Nurse (Sexual Health)

This is a fixed-term post for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated nurse to join the team at Florey clinic as a band 5 staff nurse for a fixed-term contract of a year.

The Florey provides an integrated sexual health service to Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire. The level 3 service is fast-paced and this is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly environment.

The post holder will work as an essential part of the team within Florey clinic, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients accessing sexual health services.This may include: carrying out asymptomatic screening, providing care for patients with symptoms, performing genital examinations, providing vaccines and PrEP, providing treatments for patients diagnosed with STIs, safeguarding and health promotion activities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing planned nursing care, and for the maintenance of associated records for patients in the given clinical area.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, compassionate and non-judgemental. They will be passionate about providing excellent standards of individualised patient care and will work as an effective team member. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to handle sensitive topics with care and compassion.

About us

The Florey Clinic is a dynamic forward-thinking service which strives to consistently improve patient care. We are looking for an individual who is forward-thinking, proactive and passionate about the role and supporting patients.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7810057NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
Ability to demonstrate an articulate, motivated approach to work
Evidence of commitment to patient-focused care including use of initiative
Demonstrates sound understanding of personal accountability

Education

Essential

Registered Nurse

Desirable

Contraceptive and Sexual Health Experience

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
Ability to demonstrate an articulate, motivated approach to work
Evidence of commitment to patient-focused care including use of initiative
Demonstrates sound understanding of personal accountability

Education

Essential

Registered Nurse

Desirable

Contraceptive and Sexual Health Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)