Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated, motivated and clinically experienced sister/charge nurse and or senior charge nurse to support and lead the nursing team in the HIV Outpatient clinic mainly based in Grahame Hayton Unit. The successful candidate will be involved in service delivery, clinical development programs, the support and development of the nursing team to provide a safe, compassionate and high quality patient focused care.
Leadership and managerial skills are essential for this post and the applicant must have broad Acute and HIV & Sexual Health specialist medicine experience. They need to be able to demonstrate a strong desire to progress to a senior nursing role with proven experience, working with MDT in managing complex patients' needs.The post holder will be expected to:
Be a positive confident role model, undertaking hands on clinical work as well as supervising and monitoring practice.
Possess excellent communication and people management skills allowing close working with individuals and teams to develop and maintain services.
Provide evidence of a continuing professional and personal development
Main duties of the job
To lead by example as an expirienced practitioner providing organizational and leadership to the multidisciplinary team in Grahame Hayton Unit. To ensure that the unit is well led and that the teams are being proactive in the delivery of patient care. Deputize for the HIV Network Lead Nurse in their absence.
The post holder will be part of the HIV medicine team which provides a comprehensive HIV and sexual health service based at the Grahame Hayton Unit and the other hospital sites.
He/she will take a lead for the assessing, planning, implementation and education of nursing care provided for persons with HIV/AIDS at both outpatient and inpatient settings and to act as a bridge to the community.
The post holder will work as an experienced nurse specialist, providing best quality nursing care to patients, their relatives and significant others. This will take the form of an holistic approach taking into account the biological, social, psychological and emotional factors that impact on health, so that strategies can be applied that promote good health as well as focusing on ill health.
He/she will provide relevant, up to date and ongoing education support and training for nurses and student nurses working, or on placement, at the Trust, in consultation with the professional development nurses.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including recent experience within the HIV and sexual Health specialities.
- High levels of clinical experience with clients living with HIV and their families.
- Able to relate to people of varied ethnic, social, cultural backgrounds.
Desirable
- To have experience in writing clinical protocols.
- Experience of facilitating care between different care settings.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy and HIV care standards
- Infectious diseases, Respiratory Nursing
- How to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills and ability to identify learning needs and interests of nursing team
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to improve current job performance
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to improve current job performance
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement and or development
Desirable
- Infectious diseases, Respiratory Nursing
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist course (or experience) in HIV care for experienced nurses
- Preparation for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Bsc/ MSc or working towards and evidence of continuing education
Desirable
- Ability to physically assess patients, having undertaken a recognized physical assessment course
- Independent Nurse Prescriber Course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including recent experience within the HIV and sexual Health specialities.
- High levels of clinical experience with clients living with HIV and their families.
- Able to relate to people of varied ethnic, social, cultural backgrounds.
Desirable
- To have experience in writing clinical protocols.
- Experience of facilitating care between different care settings.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy and HIV care standards
- Infectious diseases, Respiratory Nursing
- How to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills and ability to identify learning needs and interests of nursing team
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to improve current job performance
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to improve current job performance
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement and or development
Desirable
- Infectious diseases, Respiratory Nursing
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist course (or experience) in HIV care for experienced nurses
- Preparation for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Bsc/ MSc or working towards and evidence of continuing education
Desirable
- Ability to physically assess patients, having undertaken a recognized physical assessment course
- Independent Nurse Prescriber Course
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).
