Staff Nurse - GUM & HIV

Job overview

We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our nursing team. We have a permanent Band 5 - Staff Nurse position in John Hunter Clinic for Sexual Health & Kobler Outpatients Clinic,

You should be motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work with a diverse range of clients in an innovative sexual health and HIV outpatients setting.

You must have a ‘can do ‘attitude and be passionate about providing a high standard of patient care and you will be part of a team of nurses responsible for delivering a high standard of patient care at all times.

You will be fully trained in all our core competencies relevant to sexual health and HIV care.

Our vacancies are suitable for people who are looking for a rewarding career and who are interested and passionate about working in sexual health and HIV.

Please see the attached job description and person specification. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate they meet the essential criteria in the person specification in their application and if shortlisted, at interview.

For an informal visit or for further information on the post please contact the charge nurse, Juan Lopez juan.lopez1@nhs.net

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

These duties are not exhaustive and will be reviewed with the post holder, allowing for amendments within the broad scope and band level of the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

• To assess individual patient needs and requirements without supervision
• To plan, implement, and evaluate relevant programmes of care for individual patients within the clinic’s guidelines
• To be competent in the following, with appropriate training:
• Venepuncture
• Microscopy
• Sexual Health screening
• Vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, HPV and MPOX
• Dispensing medications under a patient group direction (PGD)
• Provide basic information around reproductive health choices and supply Emergency Contraception under PGD
• Providing HIV related care to stable patients in an outpatient setting.
• 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
• To maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standards
• To be aware of all the Directorate and Trust Policies and Guidelines and ensure all actions are carried out accordingly
• To demonstrate appropriate counselling skills when working with patients
• To order investigations and provide test results to patients as per clinic protocols
• To be competent in the Triage of emergency patients according to directorate-wide guidelines
• To work in an outreach setting as required
• Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, with particular reference to smoking cessation, diet, immunisations and sexual health and HIV
• Support patients around adherence and understanding their HIV medication
• Management
• To be able to demonstrate leadership and teaching skills in the supervision and development of junior staff
• 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
• Ensure resources are used appropriately by all staff
• To co-ordinate the clinic when required
• 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 promotion and education
• To undertake relevant professional development as discussed within a yearly appraisal with their Manager
• Be aware of current nursing research and ensure that clinical practice is evidence based.
• 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 be responsible for and demonstrate one’s personal professional development and maintain up to date clinical skills
• To be aware of responsibilities under the NMC’S Code of Professional Conduct
• To be prepared to work flexible hours across HIV & Sexual Health Services within the Directorate and in outreach settings
• To recognise clinical and professional limitations and seek advice form Senior Colleagues as necessary
• To be aware of current developments with nursing, the Trust and the NHS, including Clinical Governance
• To work shift patterns and weekends to suit the needs of service delivery

Professional development

• Maintain professional registration
• Ensure mandatory training and a satisfactory appraisal is in date
• Undertake a professional development plan and demonstrate achievement of objectives.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policy and guidelines at all times.
• Role model Trust values at all times
• Communication
• Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.
• Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.