An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 HIV Nurse Specialist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can practice flexibly.
We are a small nursing team within an evolving service that involves comprehensive support and new treatment for patients living with HIV, working across multiple sites across Newcastle and North Cumbria.
We are now providing injectable long-acting medications, with the specialist nurse having a pivotal role in provision.
* Interview Date: Tuesday 26 November 2024
* 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
* Multi-site working - clinics in Newcastle and North Cumbria.
* Carrying out person-centred consultations within a clinic setting.
* Attending MDT meetings.
* Contacting patients by phone to provide information regarding results.
* Working closely with patients to support attendance to clinic and monitoring of medication.
* Collaborating with other professionals and agencies to support patient attendance to clinic or medication monitoring.
* Contributing to service improvement.
* First point of contact for patients with queries regarding HIV, medications, sexual health, and onward referral to MDT members for support.
* Health promotion - making every contact count.
* Experience in adult safeguarding.
* Awareness of children's safeguarding.
* Discussions regarding vaccinations.
About us
Our staff oversee over 2 million patient contacts each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
* Freeman Hospital
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
* Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of the role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers, and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
* Working towards advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere of practice.
* Contributing to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
* Supporting the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contributing to the body of nursing knowledge.
* Contributing to training and education within the specialist area.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
* Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
* Current NMC registration
* Diploma plus specialist qualifications/experience within the specialist area, prepared to take degree-level study
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role
* Current driving licence if relevant to role
Desirable
* Degree in health-related subject
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Some post-registration experience within related specialist area of practice
* Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
* Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding
* Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
Desirable
* Research or audit experience
* Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Good IT skills
* Effective report writing skills
* Able to work independently and as a member of a team
* Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
* Change management skills and involvement in project work
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE1 4LP
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317-2024-44-45-DR
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