Job summary
Due to an expansion of the service, an exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Band 6 full time HIV Specialist Nurses to join our established HIV nursing team within the infectious Diseases Unit at Castle Hill Hospital. We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, adaptable individual.
Working closely alongside the multidisciplinary team (MDT) consisting Specialist Nurses, Medical Staff, Pharmacists caring for people living with HIV.
As part of the HIV Network you will use your specialist knowledge to provide support and guidance to care for patients living with HIV.
Working flexibly you will ensure to provide a patient-focused service at all times.
You will be expected to work across multiple settings including outpatients, inpatient wards, community, outreach clinics, home visits.
We are seeking someone passionate about making a difference to people living with HIV.
You will need to possess clinical assessment skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You will often be the first point of contact for patients and other medical teams and play a key role as a member of the MDT.
You will undertake a range of duties to ensure the effective delivery of care.
With support from the HIV MDT, they will provide specialist advice, education and ongoing support to all patients, relatives and carers.
You will be based within a team but must also be able to work independently and autonomously.
Experience caring for patients is desirable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
As the nurse specialist within the defined sphere of practice the post holder is responsible with support and guidance for providing specialist knowledge and care to patients living within the wider region with HIV.
They will often act as the first point of contact for patients and other medical teams and will play a key role in co-ordinating members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will undertake a range of duties including independent review of patients as required to ensure the effective delivery of care. With support from the HIV consultants they will provide specialist advice, education and ongoing support to all patients in the region living with HIV.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Practice assessor/supervisor training
Desirable
- Advanced Communication course
- Qualifications in Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, HIV
Experience
Essential
- 3 years qualified RN
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post Registration experience within HIV, Infectious diseases or sexual health
- Leadership and Management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding evidence based practice
- Understanding accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and medico-legal aspects of the specialist nurse role
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of HIV care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Clinical skills in phlebotomy and venepuncture
Other
Essential
- Full clean driving licence and access to a car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Practice assessor/supervisor training
Desirable
- Advanced Communication course
- Qualifications in Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, HIV
Experience
Essential
- 3 years qualified RN
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post Registration experience within HIV, Infectious diseases or sexual health
- Leadership and Management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding evidence based practice
- Understanding accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and medico-legal aspects of the specialist nurse role
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of HIV care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Clinical skills in phlebotomy and venepuncture
Other
Essential
- Full clean driving licence and access to a car
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).
