Health Advisor/ Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job title:

Health Advisor/ Clinical Nurse Specialist

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 5 nurse to complete our Health Advisor/ Clinical Nurse Specialist team. This is a developmental post, post holder will be supported to complete training in all aspects of sexual health within a two-year timescale.We are a busy level 3 sexual health service based in Slough. We offer sexual health services in Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot, and Bracknell via our satellite service. We work on aMonday to Friday basis, working 1 Saturday every 4 to 6 weeks.Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for those who are open-minded and non-judgemental, with the ability to work in a highly confidential environment. Previous family planning or sexual health experience within the GUM setting is essential for this role.You will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, where we offer incredible training opportunities, such as non-medical prescribers training.Working within Sexual Health, no day is the same and you will be met with a variation of cases from testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and contraception. Giving you the exposure to develop and enhance your current skillset.We also offer some of the best wellbeing resources at your fingertips to make sure you are always feeling at your best!As a Trust wecelebrate diversity and work hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of sexual reproductive healthcare to patients accessing the sexual health service. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team offering holistic, non-judgemental sexual health care demonstrating professional and ethical responsibilities and to build and maintain good working functional relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be responsible for the management of the pathology results and to ensure that patients are provided with information, advice, treatment, and support when they are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection 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. 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 purpose.About usBerkshire 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.We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.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

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we’ll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.Date posted04 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,828 to £36,311 a year per annum (inc. of HCAS) + 5.5% 2024/25 Pay AwardContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number371-CHS698-AJob locationsUpton HospitalAlbert StreetSloughSL1 2BJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe must haves for this role:

• Registered Adult Nurse.
• Evidence of special interest in sexual health.
• Extensive post qualification experience.
• High levels of effective communication, influencing & interpersonal skills.

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.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 provided to candidates as needed.We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sunita Baniya on 0300 365 7777 or email: sunita.baniya@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe must haves for this role:

• Registered Adult Nurse.
• Evidence of special interest in sexual health.
• Extensive post qualification experience.
• High levels of effective communication, influencing & interpersonal skills.

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.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 provided to candidates as needed.We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sunita Baniya on 0300 365 7777 or email: sunita.baniya@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.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.Person SpecificationEducation/Qualifications/TrainingEssential

• Registered Nurse- Adult

Desirable

• Sexual Health qualification in SRH or undertaking SRH qualification.
• Sexual Health qualification in GUM
• Sexual Health qualification in HIV
• Active on mentor register
• Teaching qualification, eg ENB SLICE/998 and/or teaching experience

Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing qualification -or willing to work towards
• Higher degree in related field

Previous ExperienceEssential

• Extensive post qualification experience.

Desirable

• Significant Experience in sexual and reproductive Health.
• Experience of Working as Health Advisor

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Evidence of special interest in Sexual health
• Ability to work autonomously.
• 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 RequirementsDesirable

• Car driver with use of a car for work purpose.

Person SpecificationEducation/Qualifications/TrainingEssential

• Registered Nurse- Adult

Desirable

• Sexual Health qualification in SRH or undertaking SRH qualification.
• Sexual Health qualification in GUM
• Sexual Health qualification in HIV
• Active on mentor register
• Teaching qualification, eg ENB SLICE/998 and/or teaching experience

Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing qualification -or willing to work towards
• Higher degree in related field

Previous ExperienceEssential

• Extensive post qualification experience.

Desirable

• Significant Experience in sexual and reproductive Health.
• Experience of Working as Health Advisor

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Evidence of special interest in Sexual health
• Ability to work autonomously.
• 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 RequirementsDesirable

• Car driver with use of a car for work purpose.

Expected salary

£29828 – 36311 per year

Location

Slough, Berkshire

Job date

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:28:51 GMT

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