Job summary
Our friendly and supportive team at theSexual HealthGarden Clinicis looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our growing service.
We are a busy level 3 sexual health service based in Slough, with satellite clinics in Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot, and Bracknell. WeoperateMonday to Friday, with the requirement to work one Saturday every 4 to 6 weeks.
Given the sensitive nature of this role, we are seeking individuals who are open-minded, non-judgemental, and able to workwithin ahighly confidential environment.Previousexperience in contraception or sexual health within a GUM setting is essential.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will have access to excellent training opportunities, including the potential to undertake non-medical prescriber training.
We deliver both in-house services and communityoutreach. You maybe requiredto work across both areas,andtravel towork at thelocality clinics. It is desirable that you be a car driver with the use of car for work purpose. You will be supporting a wide range of cases-from testing and treating sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, to providing contraception.
Alongside this rewarding work, you will also have access to outstanding wellbeing resources.As a Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where stafffeel valued, supported, and able to fulfil their potential
Main duties of the job
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Be willing to undertake training in specific areas clinical practice, including intrauterine and implant procedure, and apply this development in the clinical settingin accordance withdepartment clinical guidance.
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:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.
Werecommitted 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.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.
Werecommitted 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.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
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 / Practice Assessor/Supervisor
- Teaching qualification, eg ENB SLICE/998 and/or teaching experience
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification -or willing to work towards
- Higher degree in related field
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience.
Desirable
- Significant experience in sexual or reproductive Health.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance issues.
- Able to manage workload and support others.
- Good organisational skills
- High levels of effective communication, influencing & interpersonal skills
- 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 / Practice Assessor/Supervisor
- Teaching qualification, eg ENB SLICE/998 and/or teaching experience
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification -or willing to work towards
- Higher degree in related field
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience.
Desirable
- Significant experience in sexual or reproductive Health.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance issues.
- Able to manage workload and support others.
- Good organisational skills
- High levels of effective communication, influencing & interpersonal skills
- 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).
