About this role
Job summary
Sexual Health Hounslow provides Sexual Health, HIV and Contraception services for the London Borough of Hounslow.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and empathetic Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to join our team who have a passion for the speciality. We are particularly interested in talking to nurses who currently work in a Sexual Health setting or who have relevant experience within this field. We are looking for professionals who are driven, efficient and committed to providing excellent patient care.
This senior post includes managing symptomatic patients autonomously and taking the role of Nurse in Charge in the clinical setting. We would expect the Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to also support junior members of staff where necessary acting as a role model to all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
You will be expected to work flexibly across our three sites, West Middlesex Hospital (Twickenham House), Feltham Health Centre and Heart of Hounslow Health Centre.
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 our charge nurse Emily Beagley at [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the below:
They will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care.
They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Clinic Manager.
They will role model the identified Trust values at all times. In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care. In midwifery settings they will be called a Midwife. In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery.
They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation 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 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission 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 Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical
Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives. Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area. Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy. Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trustpolicies and objectives. Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients. Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required. Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values. Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices. Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care. Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate. Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate. Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives. Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience. Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives. Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values. Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention. Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues. Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others. Leadership and Management
Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice. Be a shift coordinator on a regular basis where appropriate. Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, eg Infection Control Take continuing responsibility for the Ward / Department in absence of manager. Participate in senior nurse / unit on call rota / bleep holder (some areas, eg paediatrics) as appropriate. Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values. Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust. Contribute to the effective management of the area by ensuring correct levels of staff are in place to deliver and assist with the planning of off duty rotas. Assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff. Act as a role model, ensuring staff work to Trust guidelines and values. Supervise, under the direction of their manager, the work of qualified and unqualified staff and learners. Provide clinical support and guidance to staff. Act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff. Initiate action on complaints & incident management and responses, and assist in their investigation and resolution. Participate in recruitment and selection, and develop effective selection and interviewing skills. Undertake appraisals of staff, following training. Chair team meetings as required. Lead on specific projects, as indicated and agreed by manager. Education and Research
Participate in the education of all learners within their area. Actively support and assist in preceptorship and in pre registration student support, supervision and guidance including mentorship where appropriate. Identify and respond to learning needs for area. Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values. Facilitate others in the development of informal teaching skills. Participate in the annual training needs analysis for their area. Participate in any local or related research projects, clinical trials etc. 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. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Successfully completed or willingness to undertake teaching/assessing course Evidence of professional development Relevant specialist courses/training
Desirable
Successfully completed: HIV course, Sexual health course, Counselling course, Working towards a BSc/ MSc, Relevant specialist courses/training including a recognised Family Planning qualification, Cervical Sample Taker Certificate Leadership training
Experience Essential
Relevant post registration sexual health or HIV experience at Band 5 level Wide variety of clinical experience Proven management experience Experience of clinical supervision Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc. Experience of health promotion and education Evidence of working with staff from different professional disciplines Awareness of HR issues Able to utilise evidence in practice To be competent in the independent STI management of asymptomatic and symptomatic patients or the management of patients living with HIV infection Experience of managing/coordinating team work Experience in issuing medicine using PGD's
Desirable
Proven management experience Experience of clinical supervision Experience in gynaecology, HIV, counselling, research, working in outreach settings and other experience related to the speciality or willing to undertake training Evidence of practice development Participation in audit/research Management training Experience in working with young people under the age of 16 Recent experience of providing contraceptive care LARC training / willingness to undertake
Skills and knowledge Essential
Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery Current experience as either a sexual health (GU/FP)nurse alternatively current experience in a HIV inpatient or outpatient setting Venepuncture Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator Knowledge of budgets Experience of data Microscopy Cryotherapy Assessing Fraser Competence Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness. Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others Commitment to quality initiatives and research Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload Computer literacy skills
Desirable
Cervical Cytology Knowledge of HIV and related issues Demonstrates the ability to interpret and utilise numerical and financial information Proven management, leadership and supervisory skills Human Resource management
Trust values Essential
Putting patients first Responsive to patients and staff Open and honest Unfailingly kind Determined to develop
Personal qualities Essential
Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values of respect, kindness, excellence and safety, with behaviour which reinforces these values Effective time management and prioritisation skills Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive Able to act as a patient's advocate Able to remain calm under pressure and can cope well with stressful situations Self-starter and able to work on own initiative Effective team member Enthusiastic and motivated
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.
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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sexual Health Hounslow
Twickenham House, West Middlesex Hospital, Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)