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HIV Nurse Practitioner
| Posting date: | 13 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £54,320.00 to £60,981.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £54320.00 - £60981.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 November 2024 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9289-24-0224-A |
Summary
Clinical Responsibilities 1.0 Clinical Practice Manage a case load of patients including those with complex treatment and psycho-social needs for on-going follow-up care, including recruitment and follow up of patients in research studies and implementation/management of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Ensure the delivery of a high quality and innovative HIV clinical service, including coordination of the administration of new antiretroviral combinations including long-acting injectables Assess and interpret complex clinical information and data in partnership with the patient to make appropriate diagnoses, developing and implementing a plan of healthcare management including prescribing medications or refer for medical review if required. Supervise junior nursing staff in treatment support, supporting them to assess and support patients starting or switching therapy and advising on those patients experiencing problems with adherence both within the outpatient and inpatient settings. Supply and administer medication under Patient Group Directions or practice as a Non-Medical Prescriber. Use highly developed communication skills to assess situations and empathetically impart information, which is often complex and sensitive, at all levels of interaction with others. Order specific diagnostic tests and investigations, interpret findings and provide results to patients as per protocol. Use expertise in the emergency presentation of HIV-related problems, according to an agreed protocol, to provide a telephone triage service to assess patients immediate needs and direct them to the appropriate service Assess and support patients experiencing problems with adherence and provide treatment support. Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, with particular reference to smoking cessation, risk behaviours, diet, immunisation, sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Manage the annual screening of patients, including cervical cytology and in future, anal cytology. Take a detailed sexual health history where necessary, and refer for sexual health screening, as appropriate. Recognise and act upon situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individual. Use highly developed knowledge and skills to assist and support the patient and their significant others in developing their understanding and ability to ensure effective self-management of HIV as a chronic disease. Make referrals as appropriate to members of the HIV MDT team including Peer Support Coordinate and participate in the nurse-led clinics and Triage of walk-in patients. Act as a link between clinic and the research department, taking referrals and discussing research options with patients Act as a clinical leader and assist in the development of clinical skills within the wider nursing team. Lead initiatives that enhance the quality of nurse-led patient care and treatment support through policy and guideline development based on the best available evidence. Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy Please see the Job Description for further information