Grade Band: 6
Contract: Fixed term: 1 year (Suitable for secondment opportunity)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (08:00 - 16:00 (Flexible))
Job ref: 320-MED-1539
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa/pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 05/02/2025
Clinical Nurse Specialist and Screening Co-ordinator As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental
Values
of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff, you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.
As a Trust, we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Job Overview To work towards zero new HIV infections and hepatitis C elimination by 2025, this post will be instrumental in introducing and sustaining HIV and viral hepatitis testing in the Emergency Department at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trusts (UHDB) as well as tracking any positive patients and linking them into the relevant care pathways.
To work in collaboration with Hepatology, Sexual Health and HIV, Emergency Department, Microbiology, Urgent and Emergency Care, and Health Improvement Collaborative teams to implement blood borne virus (BBV) opt-out testing within the Emergency Department at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trusts.
Main Duties of the Job
Have responsibility for, and oversight of the electronic pathology weekly report that records all BBV tests performed in ED to ensure linkage to care following admission or discharge where appropriate.
To be responsible for the follow-up of all insufficient or indeterminate tests.
To work collaboratively with both the HIV and Viral Hepatitis Clinical Nurse Specialist teams.
To raise awareness of the BBV opt-out screening pilot and to assist in the training of staff within the Emergency Department.
To act as an advocate for the patient with liaison and referral to other support agencies as required.
To provide advice, information, education and counselling to patients who screen positive for a BBV.
To raise awareness of the project and deliver staff training.
Help to monitor robust functioning of laboratory reporting and develop relationships with Digital Services and Pathology IT.
To work with the Viral Hepatitis Data Manager to submit reports to NHS England and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Working for Our Organisation In return, we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
Demonstrable experience.
Full UK current driving licence.
Knowledge, Experience and Training
Demonstrate knowledge of viral hepatitis HIV/ sexual health issues such as confidentiality, stigmatisation, equality and diversity etc.
Experience in using IT including Excel and Word.
Demonstrates ability to work autonomously, within the multidisciplinary team and across services.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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