Job summary
Band 7 Clinical Nurse HIV/BBV
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated autonomous practitioner to join the well established Infectious Diseases/BBV team. This autonomous practitioner will be able to devise, implement and follow up specialist treatments across a spectrum of infectious diseases, including blood borne viruses, for patients presenting to Cardiff and Vale infectious diseases services.
Main duties of the job
To be a skilled practitioner providing expert clinical care using an extensive theoretical knowledge base and practical experience to underpin the role, while acting as a role model for the delivery of expert care.
To deliver specialist educational programmes to a range of healthcare professionals in relation to infectious diseases, including medical, nursing and Allied Health Professional staff.
To lead research and audit within infectious diseases internally and externally to the UHB.
The successful post holder will be expected to work across a range of sites supported by the CAV ID team. The role is varied and offers the unique opportunity to work with some of our most underserved communities including those battling addiction, seeking refuge from war/ natural disaster and prejudice. The role requires a close working relationship with public health services and supporting national targets for elimination of hepatitis.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse registration
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- MSc or equivalent experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable esperience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in managing own caseload in relevant speciality
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate sound IT skills
- Evidence of managing self and development
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi/inter disciplinary groups
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
- IQT silver or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse registration
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- MSc or equivalent experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable esperience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in managing own caseload in relevant speciality
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate sound IT skills
- Evidence of managing self and development
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi/inter disciplinary groups
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
- IQT silver or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
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).
