30 hours per week
Location: The Garden Clinic, Upton Hospital, Slough SL1 2BJ
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking specialist nurse to join our sexual health team. Based in Slough, we are a busy level 3 sexual health service, with additional satellite clinics in Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot, and Bracknell. We operate Monday to Friday, with one Saturday shift every 4 to 6 weeks.
Given the sensitive nature of the role, we are looking for candidates who are open-minded, non-judgmental, and capable of working in a highly confidential environment. Previous experience in family planning or sexual health within a GUM setting is desirable.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll have access to excellent training opportunities, including non-medical prescriber training. Every day is different, with a variety of cases including STI testing and treatment, HIV care, and contraception services, therefore offering you a chance to grow and refine your skills.
We also prioritize our employee's wellbeing, offering some of the best resources to support you. Our Trust values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of sexual reproductive healthcare to patients accessing the sexual health service.
2. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team offering holistic, non-judgmental sexual health care demonstrating professional and ethical responsibilities and to build and maintain good working functional relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
3. The post holder will be expected to supervise and mentor junior staff and nursing students, and to take an active role in the leadership and management of the nursing team.
4. This post involves working at the Garden Clinic in Slough, but you may be required to travel to work at locality clinics in Bracknell, Windsor, and Maidenhead. It is desirable that you be a car driver with the use of a car for work purposes.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
* Registered Nurse- Adult
* Sexual Health qualification in SRH/ undertaking SRH qualification.
* Extensive post qualification experience.
* Significant experience in sexual or reproductive Health.
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're 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.
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
* 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 manage workload and support others.
* 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
Desirable
* Car driver with use of a car for work purposes.
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Sexual Health Nursing
Slough
SL1 2BJ
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