Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Sexual Health Care (Fixed Term 12 Months)

The closing date is 26 April 2026

Job summary

Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Sexual Health Care

**This is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity for 12 months to cover maternity leave.**

The post holder will work as part of the Florey Clinic team, delivering high-quality contraception and sexual health care in line with best practice and service standards. You will bring advanced clinical skills and a strong commitment to improving patient experience and outcomes across the department.

The role involves promoting safe, effective contraception and sexual health provision that meets the diverse needs of our service users within the Trust and the wider community. The post holder will act as an expert practitioner and a key clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team, maintaining a visible presence in the clinical area and modelling exemplary practice.

You will support the Lead Nurse and Clinic Sister in coordinating the team and ensuring the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality nursing care. The post holder will also provide cover for the Clinic Sister when required, including line management responsibilities for both qualified and unqualified junior nursing staff.

Inspiring excellence, the post holder will act as a supervisor and mentor to colleagues and students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. You will champion staff development, well-being, and continuous improvement through education, training, and appraisal, enabling all members of the team to reach their full potential.

Main duties of the job

Oversee the effective day-to-day management of the Sexual Health Information Systems, including the development and maintenance of operational policies and procedures, system audits, and liaison with third-party suppliers.
Lead on the design and implementation of new clinical pathways to support safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.
Provide specialist, interdisciplinary education and training to colleagues and students, supporting the development of skills and knowledge across the service.
Contribute to strategic planning and service development at both local and national levels, ensuring the service remains aligned with best practice and emerging priorities.
Participate in, facilitate, or undertake research within the specialist field to support evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Lead or support the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of agreed Key Performance Indicators, national standards, and statutory targets.
Work in partnership with the electronic patient record supplier (IDOX - Lilie) to ensure the effective operation, maintenance, and development of the systems.
Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities throughout the working week, including participation in weekend shifts and satellite service cover as required.
Deputise for the Lead Nurse when necessary, supporting leadership, coordination, and operational oversight of the nursing team.

Proposed date of interviews: Wednesday 6th May 2026 (TBC).

About us

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

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7863597NCG

Job locations

Florey Clinic, Royal Berkshire Hospital

21a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5LE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

Registered Nurse
Contraceptive and reproductive sexual health qualification
Educated to a minimum of 1st degree level/able to demonstrate evidence that is working at degree level/commenced degree pathway

Experience

Essential

Relevant and sustained post-registration experience
Significant recent post registration clinical experience in a Contraception and Sexual Health service at Band 6 or above
Recent experience safeguarding sexually active teenagers and those at risk of exploitation

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
Demonstrates excellent team working

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

Registered Nurse
Contraceptive and reproductive sexual health qualification
Educated to a minimum of 1st degree level/able to demonstrate evidence that is working at degree level/commenced degree pathway

Experience

Essential

Relevant and sustained post-registration experience
Significant recent post registration clinical experience in a Contraception and Sexual Health service at Band 6 or above
Recent experience safeguarding sexually active teenagers and those at risk of exploitation

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
Demonstrates excellent team working

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

Florey Clinic, Royal Berkshire Hospital

21a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5LE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florey Clinic, Royal Berkshire Hospital

21a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5LE

Employer's website

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