Blood Borne Virus Referral Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work at Sexual Health Hounslow as a BBV advisor and Pathway Coordinator for patients with reactive BBV result on testing in the Emergency Department (ED) within CWFT. The majority of these will be unexpected diagnoses so patients may require advice and support to encourage them to enter care. The post holder will work with the health advisor team and clinical leads to ensure patients are receiving their results efficiently and they will be expected to provide health education, advice and support to patients following their diagnosis along the patient pathway into care.,

• Manage the patient pathway for all patients with reactive blood bourne results who were tested in the ED department.
• provide support and health education for those patients identified as having a positive BBV result.
• Co-ordinate the scheduling of appointments for patients requiring attendance at Sexual Health Hounslow clinics.
• co-ordinate the tracking of the diagnostic/treatment pathway for patients with a reactive BBV result.
• Reporting if patients are being assessed in accordance with national targets for timeliness of treatment.
• Take a lead role in the organisation and management of the HBV and HCV MDT within Sexual Health Hounslow and the wider trust, ensuring the necessary documentation and results are available for discussion.
• To develop and maintain supportive and effective relationships with the ED team and the Hepatology teams in the hospital.
• To work with other service providers to re-engage people living with BBV into appropriate care.
• Liaise with patients to encourage them to enter care and to manage their pathway. Appropriately remind clients of their appointment to facilitate care where needed. This may include sending reminder letters or contacting patients by telephone, or text.
  
  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 welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. 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.