About this role
Job summary
Together with the interdisciplinary team, the post holder will provide the highest standard of Individualised and holistic person-centred care for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, and other related sexual health conditions using the NHIVNA competencies as the practice framework.
The post holder will provide leadership, management and support within the nursing team working closely with other related disciplines within and without the department to provide a seamless HIV service.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patient care is evidence based and of a high standard and will deputise for the HIV Charge Nurse as required.
Main duties of the job
Act as an expert resource and as a role model in the delivery of care to people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Provide information, counselling and health advice to patients with HIV/AIDS Have a novice level of competencies relevant to sexual health nursing Ensure that all Trust and professional policies e.g. BHIVA guidelines and procedures are adhered to. Ensure that all Health and Safety policies are adhered to within the ward/ department. Maintain an awareness and understanding of child protection issues, ensuring that young people are treated appropriately according to Trust/ Departmental guidelines. Competent in providing HAART treatment support clinics independently. Maintain effective channels of communication with regards to client care and ensuring that client confidentiality is upheld at all times. Keep up to date with current nursing research and participate in research initiatives as required. Manage enquiries, concerns and complaints from patients and visitors in a courteous, timely and relevant manner, informing a senior member of staff when appropriate of action taken or when necessary referring an enquiry to a more appropriate member of staff. Investigate any delegated complaints and provide written reports, including recommendations on required actions as appropriate.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
NMC 1st level Registered general Nurse with current revalidation Relevant post registration experience ENB 998 and Specialist Clinical Course in HIV/GUM STIF NHIVNA competencies BSc or ability to operate at degree level Post registration qualification in HIV/sexual health nursing
Desirable
STIF/NHIVNA competencies Sexual health experience
Skills / Abilities Essential
Ability to organise and manage day-to-day departmental activities and the activities of large multidisciplinary team within an outpatient setting Communication skills - able to relate and communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to identify appropriate sources of secondary support Effectively deliver HAART clinics in support of patients adherence to medication Ability to support professional development and create a learning environment Ability to act as a clinical leader in HIV/sexual health and to problem solve and prioritise Ability to empathise and work in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner Ability to effectively participate in research and audit programmes Highly self motivated - Possesses high internal work standards, sets themselves and helps others to set attainable goals; wants to do things better, to improve, to be more effective and efficient; measure progress against target Excellent time management Communicates appropriately
Experience Essential
Demonstrable clinical expertise, related to HIV/GUM Extensive experience in HIV/GUM speciality
Desirable
A working knowledge around policy and guideline development A good understanding of multi-agency working Significant experience in HIV in/out patient care
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues Awareness and understanding of current health issues and in particular to demonstrate a good understanding of the NHS Plan and recent initiatives Understanding of the issues pertaining to change management Understanding of the issues pertaining to clinical risk management Understanding of clinical governance / risk management A working knowledge of safeguarding guidance
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other Requirements Essential
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs including any commissioned changes that may develop Customer focused - committed to ensuring a positive experience for patients and their relatives/ carers
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Homerton Sexual Health Services - Clifden Centre
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)