Staff Nurse in GUM and HIV

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

To assess individual patient needs and requirements with minimal 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 investigate and 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

Ensure resources are used appropriately by all staff

To co-ordinate the clinic as 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

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.

We require:

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria:

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable criteria:

• Sexual Health Course including STIF
• HIV course
• Teaching / assessing course
• Family planning training / willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential criteria:

• Current working experience within an acute setting.
• Preceptorship

Desirable criteria:

• Current GU experience including screening male and female patients
• Teaching / assessing course
• Venepuncture, IM injection administration.
• Interest in Sexual Health & HIV

Person specification

Nursing registration

Essential criteria

• Nursing Registration
• Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable criteria

• HIV Course
• Sexual Health Course including STIF
• Teaching/assessing Course
• Family Planning Training /DFSRH or willingness to undertake
• Counselling Course

Experience

Essential criteria

• Current GU experience including screening male and female patients
• Experience of health promotion and education
• Evidence of teaching and assessing
• Preceptorship

Desirable criteria

• HIV Counselling

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Teaching and assessing
• Demonstrates knowledge of stress management

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of GU-competent examination in male and female patients
• Venepuncture, microscopy, cervical cytology.

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

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