Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen within the HIV outpatients Department at Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We
are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated nurse to work alongside a
team of professionals dedicated to the delivery of HIV services. The job role
will be 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) with the potential to run an early
morning / late evening clinic session within those days.
This
is an opportunity to be part of a team that delivers the highest standards of
care to this group of patients both in and out of a hospital setting.
The purpose of this role is to act as a
professional resource to people with HIV, their families and carers and other
health care professionals.
The
appointee will manage a caseload of patients and provide education and advice
in all aspects of HIV infection.
A commitment to personal professional
development is essential with the promise from the managing team that we are
dedicated to developing our workforce.
If
you would like to discuss this role further or arrange a visit please contact
team leader Anna-Luisa Sinonini anna-luisa.simonini@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
You
will be required:
To
act as a clinical resource within the HIV Outpatient Department
To
work within a multi-disciplinary team in the development and delivery of the
highest level of clinical practice within the HIV Service.
To
travel to our spoke sites in Dewsbury and Wakefield where we provide HIV
clinics on a weekly basis.
To
act as a positive role model and as a source of expertise and knowledge to
patients, carers and health care professionals
To
demonstrate the Leeds Way Values of patient centered, fair, collaborative,
accountable, empowered
To
provide nursing expertise and contribute to the development of the specialty
service and strategic direction of nursing within the Trust.
To
be self-motivated, have the ability to prioritise and work autonomously.
Teaching and assessing skills are essential.
To
undertake the non-medical prescribing qualification if you havent already got
it.
The
successful applicant will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of Leeds
Teaching Hospitals professional commitment and have a willingness to develop
your scope of practice.
We
need enthusiastic individuals to support the HIV Management team, to ensure
expert high quality care is delivered. If youve got compassion, energy and a
genuine dedication to patient care, then wed like you to apply.
In return we offer continual learning, training and
development opportunities to enhance and develop your skills and knowledge
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our
process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new
roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve
the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If
you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,
please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named
contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
duties are varied but include supporting patients and relatives through their
treatment pathways. Teaching, health promotion, service development, research
and audit are integral to the role. There will be opportunity to acquire
numerous skills and develop the ability to run autonomous clinics. Assessing
physical & mental health, checking adherence to medication, discussing
social issues, discussing general health related problems, supporting new
diagnoses,
Once
non medical prescribing qualification completed: starting people on treatment,
switching treatments when required, medication reviews and prescription
renewals.
Act
in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT
safeguarding policies.
Keep
up to date with developments, advances and research in individualised patient
care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
duties are varied but include supporting patients and relatives through their
treatment pathways. Teaching, health promotion, service development, research
and audit are integral to the role. There will be opportunity to acquire
numerous skills and develop the ability to run autonomous clinics. Assessing
physical & mental health, checking adherence to medication, discussing
social issues, discussing general health related problems, supporting new
diagnoses,
Once
non medical prescribing qualification completed: starting people on treatment,
switching treatments when required, medication reviews and prescription
renewals.
Act
in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT
safeguarding policies.
Keep
up to date with developments, advances and research in individualised patient
care.
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Evidence of working collaboratively with MDT
- Phlebotomy competent
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience of teaching and assessment
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Degree Level Education or evidence of working towards.
- Nurse Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in healthcare
- Significant and recent relevant experience working as a Band 5 Staff
- Nurse or equivalent post registration experience within speciality.
- Audit & Standard setting
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change
- Assertive courageous
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Able to manage stress in self and others
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
- Specialist knowledge in HIV
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Evidence of working collaboratively with MDT
- Phlebotomy competent
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience of teaching and assessment
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Degree Level Education or evidence of working towards.
- Nurse Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in healthcare
- Significant and recent relevant experience working as a Band 5 Staff
- Nurse or equivalent post registration experience within speciality.
- Audit & Standard setting
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change
- Assertive courageous
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Able to manage stress in self and others
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
- Specialist knowledge in HIV
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).
