Job overview
Band 5 Staff Nurse (Sexual Health)
This is a fixed-term post for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated nurse to join the team at Florey clinic as a band 5 staff nurse for a fixed-term contract of a year.
The Florey provides an integrated sexual health service to Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire. The level 3 service is fast-paced and this is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly environment.
The post holder will work as an essential part of the team within Florey clinic, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients accessing sexual health services. This may include: carrying out asymptomatic screening, providing care for patients with symptoms, performing genital examinations, providing vaccines and PrEP, providing treatments for patients diagnosed with STIs, safeguarding and health promotion activities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing planned nursing care, and for the maintenance of associated records for patients in the given clinical area.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, compassionate and non-judgemental. They will be passionate about providing excellent standards of individualised patient care and will work as an effective team member. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to handle sensitive topics with care and compassion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Contraceptive and Sexual Health Experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to demonstrate an articulate, motivated approach to work
- Evidence of commitment to patient-focused care including use of initiative
- Demonstrates sound understanding of personal accountability
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This advert is for Staff Nurse (Sexual Health) - Fixed Term 12 Months with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, South East, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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