Job summary
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases (HTD) is seeking an experienced band 6 nurse for a (full time and part time) position in our expanding services in Infectious Diseases Outpatients.
The fixed term post holder will work predominately in the community but will be based at Outpatient Department, Hospital for Tropical Diseases. The post holder will provide a neutralising monoclonal antibody (nMAB) infusion to day case patient's in the Covid Medicine Delivery Unit (CMDU) or in the patients own home in the community.
The CMDU which is now part of HTD, gives new COVID-19 treatments for patients at the highest risk in the community This treatment involves administering intravenous infusion of neutralising monoclonal antibodies (nMABs) treatments, which are given to high-risk patients who have had a positive PCR test within the previous 5 days. The therapy is intended to prevent the development of severe disease.
Main duties of the job
This post will require some lone working in a community and clinic setting. The post holder will be expected to assess and administer intravenous therapy for patients under a Patient Specific Directive (PSD) in line with trust ANTT Policy and the local standard operating procedure (SOP)
The post holder must be proficient in venepuncture and cannulation.
The post holder will be accountable for assessing and interpreting the patient condition pre, peri and post infusion observing for any clinical deterioration and/or adverse reaction and acting accordingly.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our team values teamwork and provides support for all team members. The Infection Division comprises of Infection Control; Floor 8 inpatients; Hospital for Tropical Diseases OPD; Travel Clinic; National Travel Health Network & Centre (NaTHNaC); and the TB service.
The Infection Division with the engagement of Inpatient (T8) and Outpatient (HTD) and non-clinical staff takes pride in being on top of the sustainability leadership ladder of the green reward campaign of the Trust supporting the net zero aim by 2030.
This vacancy would suit an experienced Band 6 nurse who is looking to develop their skills and knowledge in: Infusions, Covid-19 and the treatments used for Covid-19.
Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Based at HTD with the delivery of the day cases at University College Hospital (CMDU), the service is the only one of its kind in the north-central London sector.
Whilst the community provision is currently hosted by UCLH the aim is to transition this part of the service to the community sector over the next 6 months.
The post holder will also have the opportunity to work within the outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) services.
HTD on its 100th year, dates its origins to the old British Royal navy warship HMS Grampus, which in 1821 was turned into a floating hospital for the treatment of tropical and infectious Diseases. Since 1821 HTD has played a historical role in the development of modern medicine and dedicated to Tropical Medicine.HTD is a constantly evolving service which continuously provides new opportunities to expand experience and knowledge of the team with improvement projects, research and pilot projects.
Main job duties/responsibilities
- The post holder will provide community and some clinic based nMAB infusions based on a Patient Specific Directive (PSD) for Sotrovimab..
- The post holder will have the opportunity to work within the outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) services when there is no patients booked for a nMAB infusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our team values teamwork and provides support for all team members. The Infection Division comprises of Infection Control; Floor 8 inpatients; Hospital for Tropical Diseases OPD; Travel Clinic; National Travel Health Network & Centre (NaTHNaC); and the TB service.
The Infection Division with the engagement of Inpatient (T8) and Outpatient (HTD) and non-clinical staff takes pride in being on top of the sustainability leadership ladder of the green reward campaign of the Trust supporting the net zero aim by 2030.
This vacancy would suit an experienced Band 6 nurse who is looking to develop their skills and knowledge in: Infusions, Covid-19 and the treatments used for Covid-19.
Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Based at HTD with the delivery of the day cases at University College Hospital (CMDU), the service is the only one of its kind in the north-central London sector.
Whilst the community provision is currently hosted by UCLH the aim is to transition this part of the service to the community sector over the next 6 months.
The post holder will also have the opportunity to work within the outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) services.
HTD on its 100th year, dates its origins to the old British Royal navy warship HMS Grampus, which in 1821 was turned into a floating hospital for the treatment of tropical and infectious Diseases. Since 1821 HTD has played a historical role in the development of modern medicine and dedicated to Tropical Medicine.HTD is a constantly evolving service which continuously provides new opportunities to expand experience and knowledge of the team with improvement projects, research and pilot projects.
Main job duties/responsibilities
- The post holder will provide community and some clinic based nMAB infusions based on a Patient Specific Directive (PSD) for Sotrovimab..
- The post holder will have the opportunity to work within the outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) services when there is no patients booked for a nMAB infusion.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Relevant post-registration programme
Experience
Essential
- Significant or relevant experience in same specialty (SO)*
Desirable
- Completed/completing first degree (SO/FO)* *
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Specific requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Relevant post-registration programme
Experience
Essential
- Significant or relevant experience in same specialty (SO)*
Desirable
- Completed/completing first degree (SO/FO)* *
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Specific requirements
Essential
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).
