Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 nurse who want to advance their career in nursing to join The Wharfside clinic. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated HIV workforce in a prestigious Trust where we are motivated by innovation, the desire to make a difference and our passion for patient centred care.
This fixed term Band 6 opportunity to develop your skills working within the field of HIV as an independent practitioner within our proactive multi-disciplinary team. If you would like to further your career in this interesting area of nursing, our in house training and development programme will equip you with the skills you need in HIV and Sexual Health. Based at St Mary's hospital, providing HIV care of the highest quality to over 3,200 patients, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has one of the largest and most innovative units of its kind in the UK.
Nurses play a central role in the delivery of patient care in our HIV outpatient day ward and this role is continuously developing in order to meet the changing care needs of the patients. The post holder will also have the opportunity to develop skills in Sexual Health, HIV testing and to work closely with our Advanced Nurse Practitioner team on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
To lead the Wharfside Nursing team and rotate to triage in the emergency clinic.
To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision
To assist in leading and monitoring the performance of the Wharfside nursing team
To deputise for the Senior Nurse when required
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
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 knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Degree (or working towards)
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality
- Experience of audit and research
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Teaching
- Ability to organise dayward activities and to use initiative.
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of speciality
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Degree (or working towards)
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality
- Experience of audit and research
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Teaching
- Ability to organise dayward activities and to use initiative.
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of speciality
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).
