Staff Nurse - GUM & HIV

Job summary
We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our nursing team. We have a permanent Band 5 - Staff Nurse position in John Hunter Clinic for Sexual Health & Kobler Outpatients Clinic,

You should be motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work with a diverse range of clients in an innovative sexual health and HIV outpatients setting.

You must have a 'can do'attitude and be passionate about providing a high standard of patient care and you will be part of a team of nurses responsible for delivering a high standard of patient care at all times.

You will be fully trained in all our core competencies relevant to sexual health and HIV care.

Our vacancies are suitable for people who are looking for a rewarding career and who are interested and passionate about working in sexual health and HIV.

Please see the attached job description and person specification. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate they meet the essential criteria in the person specification in their application and if shortlisted, at interview.

For an informal visit or for further information on the post please contact the charge nurse, Juan Lopez [email protected]

Main duties of the job
To maintain and deliver a high standard of nursing care, demonstrating a professional and ethical responsibility

To build on clinical experience, leadership and teaching skills through nursing practice

To demonstrate a commitment to the mentorship of pre and post registration learners

To be involved in the development and implementation of outreach work and other service developments

To act as a coordinator of the clinic in the absence of a senior member of the nursing team

These duties are not exhaustive and will be reviewed with the post holder, allowing for amendments within the broad scope and band level of the role.

About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Job responsibilities
Clinical
To assess individual patient needs and requirements without supervision

To plan, implement, and evaluate relevant programmes of care for individual patients within the clinics guidelines

To be competent in the following, with appropriate training:

• Venepuncture
• Microscopy
• Sexual Health screening
• Vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, HPV and MPOX
• Dispensing medications under a patient group direction (PGD)
• Provide basic information around reproductive health choices and supply Emergency Contraception under PGD
• Providing HIV related care to stable patients in an outpatient setting.

To facilitate effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions

To take an active part in the development and implementation of clinical audit and research

To be competent to supply and administer medications under a Patient Group Direction

To maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standards

To be aware of all the Directorate and Trust Policies and Guidelines and ensure all actions are carried out accordingly

To demonstrate appropriate counselling skills when working with patients

To order investigations and provide test results to patients as per clinic protocols

To be competent in the Triage of emergency patients according to directorate-wide guidelines

To work in an outreach setting as required

Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, with particular reference to smoking cessation, diet, immunisations and sexual health and HIV

Support patients around adherence and understanding their HIV medication

Management
To be able to demonstrate leadership and teaching skills in the supervision and development of junior staff

To be aware of the current procedures in case of cardiac arrest, fire, flood, and major incident and attend annual mandatory training in accordance with Trust Policy Management of all medications in line with the Trust Drugs Policy

Maintain confidentiality and security of patients attending the clinic in accordance with the Data Protection Act

Ensure resources are used appropriately by all staff

To co-ordinate the clinic when required

Education
To assist in the on-going development of the clinic as an effective learning environment

To take an active role in the identification and facilitation of the educational needs of junior members of staff and students

To incorporate research and audit findings into clinical practice

To be competent in sexual health promotion and education

To undertake relevant professional development as discussed within a yearly appraisal with their Manager

Be aware of current nursing research and ensure that clinical practice is evidence based.

Professional Responsibilities
To promote a sensitive and caring approach to patients, visitors and colleagues

To ensure communications with patients and their relatives are supportive and informative with due regard to confidentiality

To be responsible for and demonstrate ones personal professional development and maintain up to date clinical skills

To be aware of responsibilities under the NMCS Code of Professional Conduct

To be prepared to work flexible hours across HIV & Sexual Health Services within the Directorate and in outreach settings

To recognise clinical and professional limitations and seek advice form Senior Colleagues as necessary

To be aware of current developments with nursing, the Trust and the NHS, including Clinical Governance

To work shift patterns and weekends to suit the needs of service delivery

Professional development

• Maintain professional registration
• Ensure mandatory training and a satisfactory appraisal is in date
• Undertake a professional development plan and demonstrate achievement of objectives.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policy and guidelines at all times.
• Role model Trust values at all times

Communication
Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.

Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of Professional development

Desirable

• Sexual Health course / HIV course
• Teaching / Assessing course
• Family planning course

Experience
Essential

• Recent experience as RN within an acute setting
• Interest in Sexual Health / HIV

Desirable

• Current GU / HIV experience
• Experience on health promotion and education
• Preceptorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).