HIV Charge Nurse | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £51,488 - £57,802 p.a. inc. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Homerton, E96SR |
| Company: | Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6166699/293-SWNS-0339 |
Summary
An exciting full-time Band 7 HIV Charge nurse job opportunity has arisen in our HIV outpatient services provided by Homerton Healthcare. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking for a full time role in which they can make a difference to people living with HIV in our care. You will be supported by an experienced team of specialist doctors and nurses, within the department.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, pro-active, self-motivated nurse to join the team as one of the key links in the chain of gold standard care. You will be expected to work as part of an extensive and supportive multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred care to patients with HIV who have multiple and complex health and social care needs.
You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people and have a solution-focused approach to problem solving.
Essential to this role is a strong background in HIV care with relevant training and excellent communication skills with which you will develop personal management plans that educate and empower patients and carers to increase confidence in self-care.
To work in conjunction with the HIV senior physician and the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate the packages of care for HIV clients attending the department.
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team with responsibility for overseeing the HIV nursing team in the provision of on-going care to patients living with HIV in outpatient and community settings and work in close collaboration with the Lead Nurse for the continuing development of services to improve best care outcomes.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Apr 2024
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