To provide professional and clinical leadership within the nursing team. To support the role of the Senior Charge Nurse in the implementation of a strategic development plan for nursing and nurse led services within the department. To act as a resource for nursing education and clinical development within the service. To be actively involved and supportive of Senior Nursing staff in the development and implementation of a programme of nursing audit and research within the department. To provide autonomous nursing care to meet the HIV and sexual health needs of patients attending the Caldecot Centre. To be accountable for their own practice, to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence. To obtain a detailed an comprehensive patient history, undertake relevant examination and investigations. To request and interpret tests as required within departmental guidelines. To provide intermediate level, autonomous nursing care to patients who have stable Human Immunodeficiency Virus and liaise with other members of the MDT to bridge complex psycho-social needs. To provide sexual health care – including diagnosis, treatment of STI’s and related conditions. To ensure patients have consistent access to their antiretroviral medication and liaise effectively with medical prescribers and pharmacy to ensure this need is met. To monitor the effectiveness of care and treatment through follow up as required (including partner notification) according to departmental guidelines and to liaise with Sexual health Intervention and Prevention (SHIP) team as appropriate. To maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC, Trust and medico-legal requirements. To act as a patient advocate To be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students – providing clinical support and guidance. To engage in local and national forums to develop practice and raise the profile of the service and Trust where appropriate. King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hayley Cheetham Job title: Senior Charge Nurse Email address: hayley.cheethamnhs.net Telephone number: 0203 299 5782