Job Description

10 Hammersmith Broadway is one of the UK's busiest Sexual Health and HIV Service based in Hammersmith, West London.



We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and empathetic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team who has a passion for the specialty. We are particularly interested in talking to Nurses who have relevant experience in Sexual Health or who are keen and interested in the field.



10 Hammersmith Broadway provides full sexual health care to an abundance of patients every day and therefore we are looking for applicants who are driven, efficient and able to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining amazing customer service and professionalism. 10 Hammersmith Broadway is well respected and trusted by our patients and we are keen to work with Nurses who share our commitment to the care we provide.



This Staff Nurse post includes seeing asymptomatic, symptomatic patients, and providing treatments. We would expect the Band 5 Staff Nurse to also take on in house training as needed and be motivated to advance their skill set while being a team player to all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team.



To maintain and deliver a high standard of nursing care, demonstrating a professional and ethical responsibility..



To build on clinical experience, leadership and teaching skills through nursing practice.



To demonstrate a commitment to the mentorship of pre and post registration learners.



To be involved in the development and implementation of outreach work and other service developments.



To act as a coordinator of the clinic in the absence of a senior member of the nursing team.



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.



To assess individual patient needs and requirements without supervision



To plan, implement, and evaluate relevant programmes of care for individual patients within the clinic's guidelines

To be competent in the following, with appropriate training:

Venepuncture



The taking of male and female genital swabs



Microscopy and the making of provisional



STI diagnoses



All forms of HPV treatment.



Point of care testing



Asymptomatic screening



Processing of samples



To facilitate effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions



To take an active part in the development and implementation of clinical audit and research



To be competent to supply and administer medications under a Patient Group Direction



Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.