Job summary
1 Year Fixed Term - Maternity Leave Cover
56 Dean Street is Europe's largest Sexual Health and HIV service targeting the LGBTQ+ community, we see over 600 patients per day. The post holder will provide a high quality, expert, individualised management for patients seeking sexual health care (including contraception and sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment). They will be a senior member of the Nursing Team required to rotate to the Nurse in Charge role. They will be responsible for the support and training of junior staff and required to deputise for the Band 7 team when required. The post holder is required to have up to date knowledge of all contraceptive methods and sexually transmitted infections provided by the Trust and will contribute to the development of policy or service changes. Whilst the post holder will be working with and supported by a large senior and experienced team, the Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse should be a competent and proficient independent sexual health practitioner.
Main duties of the job
- To maintain and deliver a high standard of nursing care, demonstrating a professional and ethical responsibility
- To build on clinical experience, leadership and teaching skills through nursing practice
- To be involved in the development and implementation of outreach work
- To provide specialist nursing Sexual Health / HIV advice & support
- To provide asymptomatic & symptomatic screening service in the clinic
- To share specialist knowledge within the department and Trust wide
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
Clinical Practise
- To assess individual patient needs and requirements without supervision, in accordance with Trust and Directorate guidelines
- To plan, implement and evaluate relevant programmes of care for individual patients within Directorate guidelines
- To be competent in the following, with appropriate training:- Venepuncture- The taking of male and female genital swabs- Microscopy and the making of provisional STI diagnoses- All current forms of HPV treatment- Point of care testing- Nurse Management of Patients who are HIV positive- Asymptomatic & symptomatic screening- Cervical cytology
- To facilitate effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions
- To undertake clinical audit and research within the Directorate
- To be competent to supply and administer medications under a Patient Group Direction
- Support and management of people taking post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV
- To maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with Directorate and Trust standards
- To be aware and work within all Directorate and Trust Policies and Guidelines
- To have an understanding of counselling skills, including pre and post HIV antibody test discussion 1.11 To be conversant with colposcopy policy and procedures
- To order investigations and provide test results to patients as per Directorate protocol
- Triage and minor illness support and management of GUM & HIV positive patients
- To provide an asymptomatic / symptomatic screening service within the clinic
- Support and management of HIV patients with co-morbidities and co-infections
- In conjunction with the lead nurse to develop and coordinate targeted sexual health services
- To be involved in developing protocols and policies for services within the Directorate
- To participate in the development and updating of Patient Group Directions within the Directorate 1.19 assess and support patients experiencing problems with adherence with HIV medication and provide treatment support as in Option E & START Clinics
- Management and support of clinically stable HIV positive patients on or off therapy
- Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, with particular reference to smoking cessation, diet, immunisation and sexually transmitted infections and HIV
Management
- To be able to demonstrate leadership and teaching skills in the supervision and development of junior staff
- To investigate a report immediately complaints, accidents, incidents and losses, in accordance with Trust Policy
- To be aware of the current procedures in case of cardiac arrest, fire, flood, and major incident and attend annual mandatory training in accordance with Trust Policy
- Management of all medications in line with the Trust Drugs Policy
- Maintain confidentiality and security of patients attending the clinic in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the Venereal Diseases Regulation 1974
- Ensure resources are used appropriately by all staff
- Be able to work in outreach setting without direct supervision
- To co-ordinate the clinic as required
- To liaise and work in partnership within the Directorate and other organisations as required
Professional Responsibilities
- To promote a sensitive and caring approach to patients, visitors and colleagues
- To ensure communications with patients and their relatives are supportive and informative with due regard to confidentiality
- To ensure effective communication is maintained with all staff groups, colleagues and managers
- To be responsible for and demonstrate ones personal professional development and maintain up to date clinical skills
- To be aware of responsibilities under the NMCS Code of Professional ConductSenior Staff Nurse- Job description Jan 2020Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 6
- To be prepared to work flexible hours across Sexual Health Services within the Directorate
- To recognise clinical and professional limitations and seek advice form Senior Colleagues as necessary
- To be aware of current developments with nursing, the Directorate, the Trust and the NHS, including Clinical Governance
- To have knowledge of and to adhere to guidelines and policies and procedures specific to sexual health screening and contraception to the under sixteens. This includes Fraser guidelines, Child protection act, and sexual offences act, and local trust child protection guidelines
- To work shift patterns, including weekends to suit the needs of service delivery
Education
- To assist in the on-going development of the clinic as an effective learning environment
- To take an active role in the identification and facilitation of the educational needs of junior members of staff and students
- To incorporate research and audit findings into clinical practice
- To be competent in sexual health & HIV promotion and education
- To undertake relevant professional development as discussed within appraisals with the Lead Nurse
- Plan and deliver regular Teaching/Education for staff within the department and the Directorate
- To provide and develop written health information for patients in accordance with Directorate and Trust guidelines
- To be involved in regularly auditing Directorate wide advanced asymptomatic screening services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
Clinical Practise
- To assess individual patient needs and requirements without supervision, in accordance with Trust and Directorate guidelines
- To plan, implement and evaluate relevant programmes of care for individual patients within Directorate guidelines
- To be competent in the following, with appropriate training:- Venepuncture- The taking of male and female genital swabs- Microscopy and the making of provisional STI diagnoses- All current forms of HPV treatment- Point of care testing- Nurse Management of Patients who are HIV positive- Asymptomatic & symptomatic screening- Cervical cytology
- To facilitate effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions
- To undertake clinical audit and research within the Directorate
- To be competent to supply and administer medications under a Patient Group Direction
- Support and management of people taking post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV
- To maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with Directorate and Trust standards
- To be aware and work within all Directorate and Trust Policies and Guidelines
- To have an understanding of counselling skills, including pre and post HIV antibody test discussion 1.11 To be conversant with colposcopy policy and procedures
- To order investigations and provide test results to patients as per Directorate protocol
- Triage and minor illness support and management of GUM & HIV positive patients
- To provide an asymptomatic / symptomatic screening service within the clinic
- Support and management of HIV patients with co-morbidities and co-infections
- In conjunction with the lead nurse to develop and coordinate targeted sexual health services
- To be involved in developing protocols and policies for services within the Directorate
- To participate in the development and updating of Patient Group Directions within the Directorate 1.19 assess and support patients experiencing problems with adherence with HIV medication and provide treatment support as in Option E & START Clinics
- Management and support of clinically stable HIV positive patients on or off therapy
- Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, with particular reference to smoking cessation, diet, immunisation and sexually transmitted infections and HIV
Management
- To be able to demonstrate leadership and teaching skills in the supervision and development of junior staff
- To investigate a report immediately complaints, accidents, incidents and losses, in accordance with Trust Policy
- To be aware of the current procedures in case of cardiac arrest, fire, flood, and major incident and attend annual mandatory training in accordance with Trust Policy
- Management of all medications in line with the Trust Drugs Policy
- Maintain confidentiality and security of patients attending the clinic in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the Venereal Diseases Regulation 1974
- Ensure resources are used appropriately by all staff
- Be able to work in outreach setting without direct supervision
- To co-ordinate the clinic as required
- To liaise and work in partnership within the Directorate and other organisations as required
Professional Responsibilities
- To promote a sensitive and caring approach to patients, visitors and colleagues
- To ensure communications with patients and their relatives are supportive and informative with due regard to confidentiality
- To ensure effective communication is maintained with all staff groups, colleagues and managers
- To be responsible for and demonstrate ones personal professional development and maintain up to date clinical skills
- To be aware of responsibilities under the NMCS Code of Professional ConductSenior Staff Nurse- Job description Jan 2020Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 6
- To be prepared to work flexible hours across Sexual Health Services within the Directorate
- To recognise clinical and professional limitations and seek advice form Senior Colleagues as necessary
- To be aware of current developments with nursing, the Directorate, the Trust and the NHS, including Clinical Governance
- To have knowledge of and to adhere to guidelines and policies and procedures specific to sexual health screening and contraception to the under sixteens. This includes Fraser guidelines, Child protection act, and sexual offences act, and local trust child protection guidelines
- To work shift patterns, including weekends to suit the needs of service delivery
Education
- To assist in the on-going development of the clinic as an effective learning environment
- To take an active role in the identification and facilitation of the educational needs of junior members of staff and students
- To incorporate research and audit findings into clinical practice
- To be competent in sexual health & HIV promotion and education
- To undertake relevant professional development as discussed within appraisals with the Lead Nurse
- Plan and deliver regular Teaching/Education for staff within the department and the Directorate
- To provide and develop written health information for patients in accordance with Directorate and Trust guidelines
- To be involved in regularly auditing Directorate wide advanced asymptomatic screening services
Person Specification
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Current GU experience including screening male and female patients
- Experience of health promotion and education
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
- Preceptorship
- Gynaecology
Desirable
- HIV Counselling
- Research
- Outreach
- Other experience related to the specialty
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of GU/HIV
- Competent in examining male and female patients, venepuncture, microscopy, cervical cytology
- Competent working with Young People (ability to assess Fraser Competence, understand and utilise Child Protection Policies and Sexual Offences Act)
- Teaching and assessing
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of stress management
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Awareness of current nursing issues
- Competent in IT
Desirable
- Knowledge of HIV and related issues
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to recognise individuality and rights for each patient in relation to their values, attitudes and beliefs and working with the patient accordingly
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in the speciality
- To demonstrate a team approach
- Flexible
- Commitment to self-development within the field
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Sexual Health Course
- Counselling Course
- Teaching/assessing Course
- Family Planning Qualification (or working towards)
- BSc in relevant subject (or working towards)
Person Specification
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Current GU experience including screening male and female patients
- Experience of health promotion and education
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
- Preceptorship
- Gynaecology
Desirable
- HIV Counselling
- Research
- Outreach
- Other experience related to the specialty
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of GU/HIV
- Competent in examining male and female patients, venepuncture, microscopy, cervical cytology
- Competent working with Young People (ability to assess Fraser Competence, understand and utilise Child Protection Policies and Sexual Offences Act)
- Teaching and assessing
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of stress management
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Awareness of current nursing issues
- Competent in IT
Desirable
- Knowledge of HIV and related issues
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to recognise individuality and rights for each patient in relation to their values, attitudes and beliefs and working with the patient accordingly
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in the speciality
- To demonstrate a team approach
- Flexible
- Commitment to self-development within the field
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Sexual Health Course
- Counselling Course
- Teaching/assessing Course
- Family Planning Qualification (or working towards)
- BSc in relevant subject (or working towards)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).