Job summary Are you an experienced and dynamic nursing leader with a passion for delivering exceptional sexual health services? We are seeking a Lead Nurse within Sexual Health to drive clinical excellence, lead multidisciplinary teams, provide expert guidance on GUM and contraception. You will provide effective leadership and management to develop nursing at a strategic and operational level, working closely with Consultants and the Service Manager within the service. Lead the way in shaping the future of the Sexual Health Service as it adapts to meet the needs of commissioners and the local community, ensuring the effective use of technology and continuously advancing nursing practice to enhance service delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a progressive, patient-focused service and make a meaningful impact in sexual health care. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. You must be an experienced nurse with a strong background in sexual health and leadership. Essential qualifications include STIF Intermediate or equivalent, a recognised qualification in Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH), and LoC IUT/ Certificate in Sub-Dermal Implants. Main duties of the job As Lead Nurse, you will provide strong clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care, training, and education within the Sexual Health Service. You will lead the Nursing and Health Advising teams, offering clinical supervision and managerial oversight to support excellence in patient care. Your role will involve: Clinical Leadership: Shaping clinical protocols, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring best practices in GUM and Contraception. Training & Education: Delivering high-quality education, supporting staff development, and maintaining a strong professional presence. Collaboration & Partnerships: Strengthening relationships with primary care, local agencies, social services, and key stakeholders, sharing specialist knowledge to support sexual health strategies and public health initiatives. Service Development: Driving innovation, integrating technology, and evolving nursing practice to meet commissioning and community needs. 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 Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £55,877 to £62,626 a year per annum (incl. of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CHS975 Job locations Upton Hospital Albert Street Slough SL1 2BJ Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. NMC registered in adult field.2. STIF Intermediate or equivalent3. Recognised Qualification in Reproductive Healthcare or DFSRH.4. LoC IUT/Certificate in sub-dermal implants You must be an experienced nurse with a strong background in sexual health and leadership. Essential qualifications include STIF Intermediate or equivalent, a recognised qualification in Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH), and LoC IUT/ Certificate in Sub-Dermal Implants. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed 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. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sunita Baniya 03003657777 or email: sunita.baniyaberkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. NMC registered in adult field.2. STIF Intermediate or equivalent3. Recognised Qualification in Reproductive Healthcare or DFSRH.4. LoC IUT/Certificate in sub-dermal implants You must be an experienced nurse with a strong background in sexual health and leadership. Essential qualifications include STIF Intermediate or equivalent, a recognised qualification in Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH), and LoC IUT/ Certificate in Sub-Dermal Implants. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed 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. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sunita Baniya 03003657777 or email: sunita.baniyaberkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse (1st Level) Desirable Management Qualification Training Essential Recognised qualification in management of sexually transmitted infections/STIF Intermediate or equivalent Recognised qualification in reproductive healthcare/ DFSRH Teaching and assigning training (SLICE, ENB 998) Willingness to undertake Non-Medical Prescribers Training LoC IUT/Certificate in sub-dermal implants Desirable Stif Advanced Facility registered trainer Non-Medical Prescribers Training LoC SDI/Certificate in Intra uterine techniques Recognised qualification in care of people with HIV and AIDS ENB 934/208 NHVINA or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Extensive post qualification experience Significant experience in Sexual Health Experience in innovative Sexual Health Proven experience of leadership and managing change in challenging environments. Experience of working with patients from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Proven ability to successfully lead and develop a clinical team Proven organisation and planning skills Ability to plan and develop new pathways working with internal and external partners Appreciation of clinical governance as it applies to sexual health in particular Able to use and develop applications of IT to support clinical practice Excellent communication skills Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of current professional issues Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless patient care Ability to self-motivate Ability to act as a role model and leader in order to motivate and guide others. Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel across east Berkshire in a timely manner Ability to express clearly in writing Good Interpersonal skills Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse (1st Level) Desirable Management Qualification Training Essential Recognised qualification in management of sexually transmitted infections/STIF Intermediate or equivalent Recognised qualification in reproductive healthcare/ DFSRH Teaching and assigning training (SLICE, ENB 998) Willingness to undertake Non-Medical Prescribers Training LoC IUT/Certificate in sub-dermal implants Desirable Stif Advanced Facility registered trainer Non-Medical Prescribers Training LoC SDI/Certificate in Intra uterine techniques Recognised qualification in care of people with HIV and AIDS ENB 934/208 NHVINA or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Extensive post qualification experience Significant experience in Sexual Health Experience in innovative Sexual Health Proven experience of leadership and managing change in challenging environments. Experience of working with patients from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Proven ability to successfully lead and develop a clinical team Proven organisation and planning skills Ability to plan and develop new pathways working with internal and external partners Appreciation of clinical governance as it applies to sexual health in particular Able to use and develop applications of IT to support clinical practice Excellent communication skills Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of current professional issues Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless patient care Ability to self-motivate Ability to act as a role model and leader in order to motivate and guide others. Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel across east Berkshire in a timely manner Ability to express clearly in writing Good Interpersonal skills 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 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). 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)