Clinical Nurse Specialist

Our friendly and supportive team at the Sexual Health Garden Clinic is looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our growing Level 3 service based in Slough and Bracknell, with satellite clinics across Windsor and Maidenhead.

We provide high-quality sexual health and contraception services to a diverse community and operate Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work 1 Saturday every 4-6 weeks.

We are seeking a compassionate, open-minded, and non-judgemental individual who can work within a highly confidential environment. Applicants must hold an NMC Adult Nurse registration and hold, or be working towards, a recognised Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) qualification. Previous experience in contraception and sexual health within a GUM setting is essential, alongside evidence of continuing professional development.

As part of our team, you will support patients with a wide range of sexual health needs, including STI testing and treatment, HIV care, and contraception services. You will also have access to excellent development opportunities, including the potential to undertake Non-Medical Prescriber training.

We deliver both in-house services and community outreach clinics, and you may be required to work across all locations.

Alongside this rewarding role, you will have access to excellent wellbeing resources and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all staff feel valued, supported, and able to fulfil their potential.

To undertake nurse-led clinical sessions, including history taking and physical examinations of patients, within agreed departmental clinical guidelines and within own clinical competence.

To issue medication and /or administer medication / vaccinations to patients attending the Sexual Health Service adhering legally to Patient Group Directions (PGDs) when authorised by lead clinician.

Be willing to undertake training in specific areas clinical practice, including intrauterine and implant procedure, and apply this development in the clinical setting in accordance with department clinical guidance.

Be willing to undertake training to gain independent (non-medical) prescribing status and apply to clinical practice in accordance with department and organisation non-medical prescribing policies.

Be willing to take part in Health Advising training and rotation to support Health Advising team when necessary.

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

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• 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 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

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• 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

Were 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…