Clinical Nurse Specialist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	13 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£40,617 - £48,778 per annum (incl of HCAS)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 March 2026
Location:	Slough, SL1 2BJ
Company:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7807324/371-CHS1164

Summary

Our friendly and supportive team at the Sexual Health Garden Clinic is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our growing service.


We are a busy level 3 sexual health service based in Slough, with satellite clinics in Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot, and Bracknell. We operate Monday to Friday, with the requirement to work one Saturday every 4 to 6 weeks.


Given the sensitive nature of this role, we are seeking individuals who are open‑minded, non‑judgemental, and able to work within a highly confidential environment. Previous experience in contraception or sexual health within a GUM setting is essential.


You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will have access to excellent training opportunities, including the potential to undertake non‑medical prescriber training.


We deliver both in‑house services and community outreach. You may be required to work across both areas, and travel to work at the locality clinics. It is desirable that you be a car driver with the use of car for work purpose. You will be supporting a wide range of cases – from testing and treating sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, to providing contraception.


Alongside this rewarding work, you will also have access to outstanding wellbeing resources. As a Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where staff feelvalued, 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 withdepartment 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.





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 sites



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.


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.



This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026

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