Job summary
The Havens team is recruiting a Band 6nursepractitioner 1.0 WTEto join our dedicated multi professional team.
The Havens are London's Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) based in Camberwell, Paddington / Ladbroke Grove and Whitechapel. They are jointly commissioned by the London Mayor's Office for Policing & Crime (MOPAC London) and the National Health Service England (NHS England)
The Havens are a 24/7 service providing care to people disclosing rape or sexual assault. This care may include forensic medical examination, acute / follow-up medical care and support through counselling, psychology, and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors.
As a Havensnursepractitioneryou will -
- Current NMC RegisteredNurse(adult, mental health) or Midwife
- have experience in sexual or women's health.
- provide telephone support and guidance to people who have been sexually assaulted
- work clinically as a crisis worker during forensic medical examinations and when clients attend for sexual health aftercare clinics
- assist with the development and monitoring of clinical practice, protocols and care pathways within the service.
- have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and knowledge of the impact of sexual assault.
- be joining a service that promotes and supports personal and professional development. Training and competency assessment of forensic work will be provided.
This will involve some out of hours / on call work.
Main duties of the job
To support and maintain a 'Centre of Excellence' , providing emotional support and care for women , children and men following a serious sexual assault. This includes the offer of forensic medical examination, addressing contraceptive and sexual health needs and emotional support.
To support the senior sisters with the delivery of a seamless and robust forensic medical examination service. To participate in developing and implementing strategies to support evidence based interventions.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical
- To be accountable for her own practice and to utilise available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence
- To give advice to partner agencies eg ED, sexual health and police in the management and options available to clients presenting following sexual assault.
- To liaise with police, self-referral clients and other referrers to competently advise and / or initiate an appropriate course of action via telephone for victims of sexual assault.
- To communicate effectively when dealing with difficult and distressing issues and be able to liaise with clients, police and other personnel appropriately in challenging situations.
- To independently assess the clients immediate medical, emotional and psychological needs and advise and determine an appropriate plan of care
- To independently assess and consider the potential challenges and clients needs in relation to drug and alcohol issues, learning difficulties, mental health and other psychosocial issues
- To assess each client in relation to safeguarding needs and to ensure a clear plan of action, including referrals to external agencies and trust safeguarding team, is commenced as required
- To ensure documentation is contemporaneous, accurate and complete as per Trust, Haven and NMC guidance
- To work as a crisis worker during a forensic medical examination eg to advocate for the client , to aid the collection of forensic evidence and to ensure effective forensic decontamination takes place. This includes off site examinations.
- To ensure that any forensic evidence collected for police and self-referral clients is labelled, sealed and stored appropriately to ensure forensic integrity and to maintain the chain of evidence
- To provide advice regarding prevention of pregnancy and prophylaxis against Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV and Hepatitis B.
- To ensure that clients privacy and dignity is maintained at all times with consideration to the cultural, religious or social beliefs of each individual
- To maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Trust and medico-legal requirements.
- To provide written statements as requested by the Metropolitan Police Service when requested as per the Haven information policy
- To attend court and provide evidence of fact as requested by the Crown Prosecution Service
- To have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and a detailed knowledge of the impact of sexual assault on clients.
- To work within your scope of practice and to seek advice as required and refer to senior colleagues as required.
Quality
- To attend and participate in professional meetings within the Haven service, Division or Trust as required
- To support the divisional clinical environment (eg mock CQC) audit process as required
- To ensure that the forensic suites are kept forensically clean as per Havens and Forensic Science Regulator guidelines to minimise risk of DNA contamination
- To participate in general administrative duties in relation to the smooth running of the service , eg: daily checks, the timely ordering of stock / medicines.
- To engage in local and national forums to develop practice and raise the profile of the service and Trust
- aTo be fully aware of the National Initiatives and Policy documents relating to Sexual Assault and Violence
- To identify and monitor any risk to patient or staff safety taking appropriate action as required. To support the risk management process through the Datix system
- To participate in clinical audit and research to support, maintain and develop expected standards of care
- To meet regularly with line manager
- To arrange and attend clinical supervision
- To participate in job planning as per trust requirements
Education
- To contribute to an assessment of own educational needs, developing and agreeing a professional development plan with the line manager and clinical supervisor
- To keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments as required to meet the revalidation standards of the NMC
- To attend training and updates as required by Haven Education Team and in line with Trust guidance so that all statutory, mandatory training and professional training requirements, are up to date and fully compliant.
- To attend at least 4 monthly crisis worker CPD meetings / year
- To assist with the training and mentorship of staff, students and trainees within the department as required.
- To teach on relevant courses as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical
- To be accountable for her own practice and to utilise available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence
- To give advice to partner agencies eg ED, sexual health and police in the management and options available to clients presenting following sexual assault.
- To liaise with police, self-referral clients and other referrers to competently advise and / or initiate an appropriate course of action via telephone for victims of sexual assault.
- To communicate effectively when dealing with difficult and distressing issues and be able to liaise with clients, police and other personnel appropriately in challenging situations.
- To independently assess the clients immediate medical, emotional and psychological needs and advise and determine an appropriate plan of care
- To independently assess and consider the potential challenges and clients needs in relation to drug and alcohol issues, learning difficulties, mental health and other psychosocial issues
- To assess each client in relation to safeguarding needs and to ensure a clear plan of action, including referrals to external agencies and trust safeguarding team, is commenced as required
- To ensure documentation is contemporaneous, accurate and complete as per Trust, Haven and NMC guidance
- To work as a crisis worker during a forensic medical examination eg to advocate for the client , to aid the collection of forensic evidence and to ensure effective forensic decontamination takes place. This includes off site examinations.
- To ensure that any forensic evidence collected for police and self-referral clients is labelled, sealed and stored appropriately to ensure forensic integrity and to maintain the chain of evidence
- To provide advice regarding prevention of pregnancy and prophylaxis against Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV and Hepatitis B.
- To ensure that clients privacy and dignity is maintained at all times with consideration to the cultural, religious or social beliefs of each individual
- To maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Trust and medico-legal requirements.
- To provide written statements as requested by the Metropolitan Police Service when requested as per the Haven information policy
- To attend court and provide evidence of fact as requested by the Crown Prosecution Service
- To have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and a detailed knowledge of the impact of sexual assault on clients.
- To work within your scope of practice and to seek advice as required and refer to senior colleagues as required.
Quality
- To attend and participate in professional meetings within the Haven service, Division or Trust as required
- To support the divisional clinical environment (eg mock CQC) audit process as required
- To ensure that the forensic suites are kept forensically clean as per Havens and Forensic Science Regulator guidelines to minimise risk of DNA contamination
- To participate in general administrative duties in relation to the smooth running of the service , eg: daily checks, the timely ordering of stock / medicines.
- To engage in local and national forums to develop practice and raise the profile of the service and Trust
- aTo be fully aware of the National Initiatives and Policy documents relating to Sexual Assault and Violence
- To identify and monitor any risk to patient or staff safety taking appropriate action as required. To support the risk management process through the Datix system
- To participate in clinical audit and research to support, maintain and develop expected standards of care
- To meet regularly with line manager
- To arrange and attend clinical supervision
- To participate in job planning as per trust requirements
Education
- To contribute to an assessment of own educational needs, developing and agreeing a professional development plan with the line manager and clinical supervisor
- To keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments as required to meet the revalidation standards of the NMC
- To attend training and updates as required by Haven Education Team and in line with Trust guidance so that all statutory, mandatory training and professional training requirements, are up to date and fully compliant.
- To attend at least 4 monthly crisis worker CPD meetings / year
- To assist with the training and mentorship of staff, students and trainees within the department as required.
- To teach on relevant courses as required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse (adult, mental health) or Midwife
- Evidence of current continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification / training or relevant experience in contraception and sexual health and evidence of associated competencies
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience managing clients with complex needs
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Experienced and competent in clinical history taking, examination and diagnosis
- Relevant experience of clinical nursing practice in a sexual health / contraception setting or of working in ED / Urgent Care Centre
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse (adult, mental health) or Midwife
- Evidence of current continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification / training or relevant experience in contraception and sexual health and evidence of associated competencies
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience managing clients with complex needs
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Experienced and competent in clinical history taking, examination and diagnosis
- Relevant experience of clinical nursing practice in a sexual health / contraception setting or of working in ED / Urgent Care Centre
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
