Staff Nurse in Sexual Health & HIV (FTC)

To maintain and deliver a high standard of nursing care, demonstrating a professional and ethical responsibility, · 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:
o Venepuncture
o Microscopy
o Sexual Health screening
o Vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, HPV and MPOX
o Dispensing medications under a patient group direction (PGD)
o Provide basic information around reproductive health choices and supply Emergency Contraception under PGD
o 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
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic nurses to join our nursing team. We have a fixed term 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.

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.

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+ 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.
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+ Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.