We are looking for an experienced Nurse to join our team as a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner in HIV working in Kobler Outpatients.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work effectively and provide leadership in the multidisciplinary team across an innovative HIV service.
You will be part of a friendly, dynamic and supportive team and will need to be a self-motivated and clinically-experienced adult nurse, with a passion for research and innovation and extensive experience of working in the area of HIV and sexual health.
Please see the attached job description and person specification. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate they meet the essential criteria in the person specification in their application and if shortlisted, at interview.
- The HIV NP will work as a self-directed independent practitioner managing a defined caseload of patients with complex needs for regular follow-up care and treatment, providing care which focuses on enabling patients to optimise their health.
Dependant on their experience the NP may also provide Sexual Health and Contraceptive care to patients in John Hunter clinic as part of an agreed Job Plan.
They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific research projects / management functions as agreed with the clinic leads.
The NP will inform the strategic direction of the HIV Directorate regarding the continued development of nurse led HIV care. They will coordinate effective communication across the multi professional team, between departments and the community.
The NP will support the nursing team to complete competency-based training programmes appropriate to their level.
The NP promotes excellence in nursing practice through the integration of expert clinical practice, education, consultancy, acting as a resource, developing practice and commitment to research and audit.
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 are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
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.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: JAMES HARDIE Job title: SSC Clinic Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 0203 315 6168
