Job summary
We are looking for an experienced HIV nurse to take on the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist and outpatient clinic manager. You'll be managing a team of 3 staff on a daily basis and you'll be undertaking nurse-led clinics for people living with HIV. You will be assessing most of our new clinic patients, as well as recalling those people who test positive from the Emergency Department Blood Borne Virus opt-out project. You'll be supported by an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and a friendly, experienced medical and nursing team. Expect a warm welcome from our dedicated team of nurses, doctors, psychologist, pharmacists and admin staff. Our service covers the diverse East London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge, and our patient cohort reflects the diversity of our boroughs. We strive to provide the best care management and support that we can. We try hard to re-engage those who miss appointments. We have in-clinic support from Positive East, a great local charity which helps people living with and affected by HIV. We aren't a perfect clinic or a perfect team, however we are trying hard and we are looking for the right person to come and join us in our quest. Interviews will include a scenario-based section (you will be given a scenario before the interview and we will discuss this during the interview) and a presentation, the topic of which will be shared when you're invited for interview."
Main duties of the job
The HIV service has a cohort of around 1,300 patients. We provide holistic HIV care and support to patients and their families, carers and significant others. We work closely with other HIV services within the North East London Network.
The Post holder will have a pivotal role within the HIV clinic. They will have a clinical and managerial role. On a day to day basis they will manage and ensure the smooth running of the HIV clinic, include line managing some members of the nursing team. They will also have allocated clinical sessions where they will undertake patient consultations, supervised and supported by the HIV Lead Nurse. They will work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of clinical care are maintained.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.
Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the leadership of our Chair, Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive we provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south-west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queens Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Descrip-tion and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description pri-or to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any ad-justments (for applicants with a disability) please contact KeKe Igere, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5208. Further details regarding the post may be ob-tained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the leadership of our Chair, Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive we provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south-west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queens Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Descrip-tion and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description pri-or to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any ad-justments (for applicants with a disability) please contact KeKe Igere, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5208. Further details regarding the post may be ob-tained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Qualification/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse with at least 5 years nursing experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development that is relevant to this post
Desirable
- Independent prescriber or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent clinical experience with patients and families living with or affected by HIV
- Evidence of managing or supervising a team or specified group of staff.
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating care between different care settings
Person Specification
Qualification/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse with at least 5 years nursing experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development that is relevant to this post
Desirable
- Independent prescriber or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent clinical experience with patients and families living with or affected by HIV
- Evidence of managing or supervising a team or specified group of staff.
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating care between different care settings
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).
