Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

Our friendly and supportive team at the Sexual Health Garden Clinic is looking foranOutreach 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 work within a highly 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.

Youwillbe requiredto work acrosstheEast Berkshireoutreachareas,and travel to work at the locality 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. This role offers fantastic scope to develop and enhance your clinical skills.

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 stafffeelvalued, supported, and able to fulfil their potential.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

Deliver nurse-led sexual health care to higher risk communities and priority groups identified by BFBC, RBWM and SBC within agreed guidelines and own competence.

Provide 1:1 care and hold a defined caseload of high risk, hard to reach/engage clients.

Use expertise and clinical skills to assess patients' needs in contraception and sexual health and manage care appropriately.

Issue and/or administer medication and vaccinations in line with PGDs and PSDs.

Teach patients, where appropriate, to administer their own treatment.

Provide clinical support, leadership and judgement to junior staff to ensure high standards of care and practice.

Undertake delegated management responsibilities.

Participate in clinical governance, maintain accurate records, support research and audit, and improve nursing practice quality.

Contribute to the general nursing service and work flexibly across East Berkshire settings as required.

Act as a specialist practitioner in sexual health and resource to practitioners in BHFT, BFBC, SBC and RBWM.

Professional Development:

Maintain NMC registration and professional updates.

Maintain evidence of development in line with NMC guidelines.

Actively audit the service, review and deliver KPIs as per specification.

General:

Role is not exhaustive and may be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Undertake duties as requested by the line manager to support service delivery.

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 site

Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS1188

Job locations

Upton Hospital

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

  • Current NMC Adult Nurse registration

  • Sexual Health qualification in SRH/ undertaking SRH qualification

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  • Extensive post qualification experience

  • Ability to work autonomously

  • Ability to support staff to undertake clinical duties, develop and implement evidence-based practice.

  • Able to motivate self and team

  • Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance issues

  • Able to manage workload and support others

  • Good organisational skills

  • High levelsof 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

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 opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour 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.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Magdalena Walis-Walisiakon 0300 365 7777 or email:magdalena.waliswalisiak@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

  • Current NMC Adult Nurse registration

  • Sexual Health qualification in SRH/ undertaking SRH qualification

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  • Extensive post qualification experience

  • Ability to work autonomously

  • Ability to support staff to undertake clinical duties, develop and implement evidence-based practice.

  • Able to motivate self and team

  • Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance issues

  • Able to manage workload and support others

  • Good organisational skills

  • High levelsof 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

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 opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour 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.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Magdalena Walis-Walisiakon 0300 365 7777 or email:magdalena.waliswalisiak@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.

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

  • 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

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

Essential

  • 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.

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.

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Upton Hospital

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Upton Hospital

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse Sexual Health

Magdalena Walis-Walisiak

magdalena.waliswalisiak@berkshire.nhs.uk

03003657777

Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS1188

Job locations

Upton Hospital

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ


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