Job summary
We are looking for a Staff Nurse to join our small and friendly HIV team at The Ian Charleson Day Centre (HIV outpatients, day care and research unit)
We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and whom possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
An interest in the speciality as well as a desire to become actively involved in our research pathways is essential.
The Ian Charleson Day Centre within The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust provides holistic, world class care for over 3,200 patients living with HIV.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, managing the smooth-running of the centre on a daily basis.
There will be opportunity to actively participate in recruiting patients to research studies and clinical trials, supporting the assessment and management of research pathways.
The successful candidate will be expected to cover extended clinic hours including regular evening clinics.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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job description and person specification for full details of the position
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached
job description and person specification for full details of the position
Thank you
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Active NMC PIN
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post registration qualification relevant to post
- Mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Recent post-registration experience of working in an acute setting
- Proven post-registration clinical experience
- Experience of working with acutely ill patients
- Evidence of teaching
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in relevant area
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty
- Awareness of current nursing & NHS issues
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Sexual Health/Gynae experience
- Venepuncture skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Patient centred in all aspects, acts as a patient advocate
- Maintains a professional image/attitude at all times
- Self-motivating
- Ability to ask for help / support where necessary.
- Ability to cope within a highly pressurised work environment
- Ability to accept criticism constructively/aware of limitations
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Flexibility/adaptability
Others
Essential
- Ability to work shift patterns that meet the needs of service users
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Active NMC PIN
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post registration qualification relevant to post
- Mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Recent post-registration experience of working in an acute setting
- Proven post-registration clinical experience
- Experience of working with acutely ill patients
- Evidence of teaching
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in relevant area
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty
- Awareness of current nursing & NHS issues
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Sexual Health/Gynae experience
- Venepuncture skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Patient centred in all aspects, acts as a patient advocate
- Maintains a professional image/attitude at all times
- Self-motivating
- Ability to ask for help / support where necessary.
- Ability to cope within a highly pressurised work environment
- Ability to accept criticism constructively/aware of limitations
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Flexibility/adaptability
Others
Essential
- Ability to work shift patterns that meet the needs of service users
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).
