Job summary
We arelooking for a nurse practitioner to join the team at10 Hammersmith Broadway as part of Chelsea and Westminster NHS foundation trust. We are proud to bea modern, patient focusedclinicproviding excellent HIV and sexual and reproductive healthcare in West London.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We would expect you to have the ability to work and lead effectively amongst a multidisciplinary team across an innovative service. You will also have strong advanced practice skills and knowledge and be committed to your on-going professional development and that of the 10 Hammersmith Broadway service.
If you think this is you and you meet the essential criteria required in the person specification, we recommend you apply and informal visits are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality clinical services within the context of a clinical governance framework
To provide clinical leadership to staff within the area, working in close collaboration and co-operation with members of the multi professional team and outside agencies
To establish and maintain collaborative working with clinical and educational networks
To ensure that all activities in the area are carried out within the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust and Directorate policy guidelines
To lead as part of the Heads of Department on specified development and outreach projects within the clinic
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 are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
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 Responsibilities
- To use advanced sexual health/HIV knowledge and skills to independently manage total episodes of care within their own scope of professional practice
- Provide clinical guidance and specialist advice to the nursing team and act as a role model for advanced practice
- To supply and administer medicines under the Patient Group Directions or as a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) for both sexual health/HIV and contraception patients
- Contribute to evidence based practice and research projects within the clinical areas and ensure that written standards for clinical care are formulated, utilised and reviewed regularly and as necessary
- Collaborate with the Lead Nurses appropriately for professional support and guidance
- To develop in collaboration with the Lead Nurses , Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and Clinic Manager guidelines and protocols relevant to sexual health/HIV and contraception
Managerial Responsibilities
- Assist the Clinic Manager with responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing staff in their absence
- Contribute to the business planning process for the clinic ensuring that the relevant aspects of the Nursing Strategy are incorporated and that the information is shared within nursing team as appropriate
- Ensure the departmental budget and resources are utilised effectively
- Assist with monitoring department activity, especially Young Peoples, Outreach and Contraception Services through audit and other measurement tools and lead on action in response to outcomes
- Advise on the composition and skill mix of the nursing team taking into account the developments of advanced practice roles
Education/Research Responsibilities
- Act as a mentor and role model for new members of staff and students, including family planning students
- Facilitate the development of team members in their professional educational role.
- Work with the Clinic Manager and ANPs to assist in research initiatives
- Access clinical supervision within the Trust
- Encourage an appropriate and effective learning environment for staff and learners allocated to the area and participate in educational initiatives as required
Professional Responsibilities
- To ensure communications with patients and their relatives are supportive and informative with due regard to confidentiality
- To be responsible for and demonstrate ones personal professional development and maintain up to date clinical skills
- To be aware of responsibilities under the Nursing & Midwifery Councils (NMC)s Code of Professional Conduct
- To recognise clinical and professional limitations and seek advice from senior colleagues as necessary
Financial and Business Responsibilities
- Contribute to the business planning process ensuring that the relevant aspects of the Nursing Strategy are incorporated and that the information shared within the nursing team as appropriate
- Contribute alongside the Clinic Manager and the Heads of Department to review the budget and identify the cost pressures and service developments etc, at year end, which need to be considered as part of the business planning cycle
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To use advanced sexual health/HIV knowledge and skills to independently manage total episodes of care within their own scope of professional practice
- Provide clinical guidance and specialist advice to the nursing team and act as a role model for advanced practice
- To supply and administer medicines under the Patient Group Directions or as a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) for both sexual health/HIV and contraception patients
- Contribute to evidence based practice and research projects within the clinical areas and ensure that written standards for clinical care are formulated, utilised and reviewed regularly and as necessary
- Collaborate with the Lead Nurses appropriately for professional support and guidance
- To develop in collaboration with the Lead Nurses , Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and Clinic Manager guidelines and protocols relevant to sexual health/HIV and contraception
Managerial Responsibilities
- Assist the Clinic Manager with responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing staff in their absence
- Contribute to the business planning process for the clinic ensuring that the relevant aspects of the Nursing Strategy are incorporated and that the information is shared within nursing team as appropriate
- Ensure the departmental budget and resources are utilised effectively
- Assist with monitoring department activity, especially Young Peoples, Outreach and Contraception Services through audit and other measurement tools and lead on action in response to outcomes
- Advise on the composition and skill mix of the nursing team taking into account the developments of advanced practice roles
Education/Research Responsibilities
- Act as a mentor and role model for new members of staff and students, including family planning students
- Facilitate the development of team members in their professional educational role.
- Work with the Clinic Manager and ANPs to assist in research initiatives
- Access clinical supervision within the Trust
- Encourage an appropriate and effective learning environment for staff and learners allocated to the area and participate in educational initiatives as required
Professional Responsibilities
- To ensure communications with patients and their relatives are supportive and informative with due regard to confidentiality
- To be responsible for and demonstrate ones personal professional development and maintain up to date clinical skills
- To be aware of responsibilities under the Nursing & Midwifery Councils (NMC)s Code of Professional Conduct
- To recognise clinical and professional limitations and seek advice from senior colleagues as necessary
Financial and Business Responsibilities
- Contribute to the business planning process ensuring that the relevant aspects of the Nursing Strategy are incorporated and that the information shared within the nursing team as appropriate
- Contribute alongside the Clinic Manager and the Heads of Department to review the budget and identify the cost pressures and service developments etc, at year end, which need to be considered as part of the business planning cycle
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Successfully completed teaching/assessing course
- Evidence of comprehensive professional development
- Contraception qualification
- Willingness to undertake Non Medical Prescribing course
Desirable
- HIV course
- Sexual health course
- Counselling course
- Working towards an MSc
- Leadership training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive GUM experience including managing male and female patients
- Experience of working in contraception services
- Experience of working in outreach or non-NHS services
- Participated in clinical audit and research
- Evidence of effective teaching and assessing
- Evidence of MDT working
- Experience of utilising evidence in practice
- Evidence of practice development
- Willingness to undertake advanced contraception training i.e. Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Desirable
- Experience in womens health, HIV, counselling, research, and other experience related to the specialty
- Experience of leading clinical teams
- Experience of working with Human Resource issues
- Experience of working with high risk, hard to reach groups including Young People,CSW,MSM
- Experience in effective service and or change management
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - SPECIAL
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills and ability to convey complex and sensitive information to others
- Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of specialty
- Advanced clinical practice in the treatment and assessment of patients in HIV/GUM
- Ability to utilise Patient Group Directions for supply and administration of medication
- Develops and contributes to development of guidelines in GUM/HIV/contraception
- Able to perform sexual history taking and examination in accordance with local and Trust guidelines
- Demonstrates knowledge of stress management
- Able to identify nursing and relevant clinical needs of patients within the specialty
- Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in the Trust, NHS and Government strategies
- Ability to manage violence and aggression within the clinic environment
- Competent in IT
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Successfully completed teaching/assessing course
- Evidence of comprehensive professional development
- Contraception qualification
- Willingness to undertake Non Medical Prescribing course
Desirable
- HIV course
- Sexual health course
- Counselling course
- Working towards an MSc
- Leadership training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive GUM experience including managing male and female patients
- Experience of working in contraception services
- Experience of working in outreach or non-NHS services
- Participated in clinical audit and research
- Evidence of effective teaching and assessing
- Evidence of MDT working
- Experience of utilising evidence in practice
- Evidence of practice development
- Willingness to undertake advanced contraception training i.e. Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Desirable
- Experience in womens health, HIV, counselling, research, and other experience related to the specialty
- Experience of leading clinical teams
- Experience of working with Human Resource issues
- Experience of working with high risk, hard to reach groups including Young People,CSW,MSM
- Experience in effective service and or change management
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - SPECIAL
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills and ability to convey complex and sensitive information to others
- Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of specialty
- Advanced clinical practice in the treatment and assessment of patients in HIV/GUM
- Ability to utilise Patient Group Directions for supply and administration of medication
- Develops and contributes to development of guidelines in GUM/HIV/contraception
- Able to perform sexual history taking and examination in accordance with local and Trust guidelines
- Demonstrates knowledge of stress management
- Able to identify nursing and relevant clinical needs of patients within the specialty
- Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in the Trust, NHS and Government strategies
- Ability to manage violence and aggression within the clinic environment
- Competent in IT
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).