Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 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

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.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found

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.