Job summary
Are you a qualified advanced clinical practitioner passionate about HIV?
We are seeking a motivated band 8a advanced clinical practitioner in HIV to join our forward-thinking HIV team.
We welcome applicants from nursing, midwifery or allied health professions who are qualified advanced clinical practitioners with extensive HIV experience who are keen to work in a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.
As an ACP, you will lead an Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient engagement, with the aim of supporting individuals into and retaining within care, thus reducing the short- and long-term negative impact on their health and well-being and wider public health.
As a senior and experienced clinician, you will lead on and facilitate the provision of high quality, specialist clinical care to HIV patients across the service, with a specific focus on those who are lost to follow up.
Main duties of the job
- The Lead Nurse/ACP HIV has a clear management and leadership role over the Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Day Ward Teams.
- The role involves a strong clinical component, with the post holder undertaking at least 50% clinical session within HIV at an advanced practice level.
- The post - holder is expected to deliver high quality training, education and clinical assessments, providing a highly visible and authoritative presence, and be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality care.
- The post holder will be a professional role model, who will manage the Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
- In conjunction with the Consultant Nurses the post holder will co-ordinate and be operationally responsible for clinical training and assessment of the department's nursing team utilising the experience and skills of the specialist nurses.
- Provide specialist nursing advice as a clinical expert to support and facilitate high quality individualised care to patients / clients and relatives / carers in collaboration with the multi-professional team, in line with local and national targets. They will ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery, particularly vulnerable service users.
- To advise, manage and support patients with complex HIV needs with the support of the multi-disciplinary team where necessary.
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.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Has attained/ working towards a master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or related area
- Post registration courses in HIV, contraception and/ or sexual health.
- Nurse independent prescribing
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification and has taught as a guest lecturer in sexual health at a University level
- Holds/ working towards Faculty Registered trainer status
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in a clinical position within sexual health posts
- Minimum of 18 months of experience of staff management
Desirable
- Previous people management / budget management experience
- Previous experience of staff supervision
- Previous experience of involvement with clinical audit and/or disease surveillance
Skills
Essential
- Experience in change management
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- A proven ability to work autonomously at an advanced level in both male and female patients in sexual and reproductive health
- Leadership skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Comprehensive understanding of other services and local referral networks.
- Proven work record of busy/stressful environments
- Experience of managing projects and delivering cost Improvement plans
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Has attained/ working towards a master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or related area
- Post registration courses in HIV, contraception and/ or sexual health.
- Nurse independent prescribing
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification and has taught as a guest lecturer in sexual health at a University level
- Holds/ working towards Faculty Registered trainer status
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in a clinical position within sexual health posts
- Minimum of 18 months of experience of staff management
Desirable
- Previous people management / budget management experience
- Previous experience of staff supervision
- Previous experience of involvement with clinical audit and/or disease surveillance
Skills
Essential
- Experience in change management
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- A proven ability to work autonomously at an advanced level in both male and female patients in sexual and reproductive health
- Leadership skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Comprehensive understanding of other services and local referral networks.
- Proven work record of busy/stressful environments
- Experience of managing projects and delivering cost Improvement plans
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).
