Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Job summary

10 Hammersmith Broadway is one of the UK's busiest Sexual Health and HIV Service based in Hammersmith, West London.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and empathetic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team who has a passion for the specialty. We are particularly interested in talking to Nurses who have relevant experience in Sexual Health or who are keen and interested in the field.

10 Hammersmith Broadway provides full sexual health care to an abundance of patients every day and therefore we are looking for applicants who are driven, efficient and able to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining amazing customer service and professionalism. 10 Hammersmith Broadway is well respected and trusted by our patients and we are keen to work with Nurses who share our commitment to the care we provide.

This Staff Nurse post includes seeing asymptomatic, symptomatic patients, and providing treatments. We would expect the Band 5 Staff Nurse to also take on in house training as needed and be motivated to advance their skill set while being a team player to all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team.

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 demonstrate a commitment to the mentorship of pre and post registration learners.
  • To be involved in the development and implementation of outreach work and other service developments.
  • To act as a coordinator of the clinic in the absence of a senior member of the nursing team.

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.

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-SC-51

Job locations

10 Hammersmith Broadway

Hammersmith

W6 7AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To assess individual patient needs and requirements without supervision
  • To plan, implement, and evaluate relevant programmes of care for individual patients within the clinics 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 forms of HPV treatment.
  • Point of care testing
  • Asymptomatic screening
  • Processing of samples
  • To facilitate effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions
  • To take an active part in the development and implementation of clinical audit and research
  • To be competent to supply and administer medications under a Patient Group Direction

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To assess individual patient needs and requirements without supervision
  • To plan, implement, and evaluate relevant programmes of care for individual patients within the clinics 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 forms of HPV treatment.
  • Point of care testing
  • Asymptomatic screening
  • Processing of samples
  • To facilitate effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions
  • To take an active part in the development and implementation of clinical audit and research
  • To be competent to supply and administer medications under a Patient Group Direction

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of recent continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Sexual Health Course
  • HIV Course
  • Teaching/assessing Course
  • Family Planning Training
  • Counselling Course

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 and Knowledge

Essential

  • Teaching and assessing
  • Good communicator
  • Demonstrates knowledge of stress management
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Awareness of current nursing issues
  • Competent in IT

Desirable

  • Knowledge of sexual health infections and treatments
  • Good leadership skills
  • Knowledge of HIV
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of recent continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Sexual Health Course
  • HIV Course
  • Teaching/assessing Course
  • Family Planning Training
  • Counselling Course

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 and Knowledge

Essential

  • Teaching and assessing
  • Good communicator
  • Demonstrates knowledge of stress management
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Awareness of current nursing issues
  • Competent in IT

Desirable

  • Knowledge of sexual health infections and treatments
  • Good leadership skills
  • Knowledge of 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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

10 Hammersmith Broadway

Hammersmith

W6 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

10 Hammersmith Broadway

Hammersmith

W6 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Charge Nurse

Sarah Keeley

sarah.keeley3@nhs.net

02033159777

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-SC-51

Job locations

10 Hammersmith Broadway

Hammersmith

W6 7AL


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