Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, motivated, and dedicated band 6 HIV Specialist Nurse to join the HIV Service.
The HIV departmentis a busy and challenging environment to work in. The post holder must be able todemonstrateexcellent communication skills,have the ability toremain calm under pressure and be able to multi-task whilst also being aware of patientconfidentiality.
Main duties of the job
The post holder willbe responsible forprovidinga high standard of healthcare to patients accessing theHIV service. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team offering holistic, non-judgemental caredemonstratingprofessional and ethical responsibilities and to build andmaintaincollaborative/integrated working with other professional organisations and Third sector groups to ensure the health needs of the patient are met.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) or Midwife
- Relevant contraceptive qualification
- Relevant CASH/GUM experience
- Evidence recent professional development
- To work under Patient Group Directives (PGDs)
Desirable
- Recognised mentorship and preceptorship or willingness to undertake
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Must have recent primary or secondary healthcare experience within a Sexual Health environment
- Comprehensive Sexual Health nursing skills
- Experience of delivering teaching and education programmes to clients and staff
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of confidentiality issues, in particular those associated with sexual health patients
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Able to work flexibly e.g. internal rotation
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) or Midwife
- Relevant contraceptive qualification
- Relevant CASH/GUM experience
- Evidence recent professional development
- To work under Patient Group Directives (PGDs)
Desirable
- Recognised mentorship and preceptorship or willingness to undertake
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Must have recent primary or secondary healthcare experience within a Sexual Health environment
- Comprehensive Sexual Health nursing skills
- Experience of delivering teaching and education programmes to clients and staff
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of confidentiality issues, in particular those associated with sexual health patients
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Able to work flexibly e.g. internal rotation
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).
