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We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing
top quality care
depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to
recruit outstanding people
who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a
diverse culture and equally diverse
range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Site: Archway Town London Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 per annum inc. Inner HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our sexual health services in Islington. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team. We have a 1 year Fixed Term, maternity cover, Band 5 Staff Nurse vacancy at the Archway Centre. This post may potentially be expanded for a further 6 months. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Main duties of the job
The Archway Centre is a well-established integrated service located in Islington. We are a busy progressive department with a multidisciplinary team approach to care. We offer a friendly and supportive environment. We have a genuine and active commitment to education and staff professional development.
For this position you will: Be a registered general nurse with at least 6 months post registration experience. Have a flexible and proactive approach to nursing. Have a genuine interest in sexual and reproductive health and be willing to undertake training. Sexual Health or HIV experience is desirable but not essential. Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Informal visits are encouraged.
When writing your personal supporting statement; please include any experience you have working in sexual and reproductive health or HIV; and the reasons you would like to work in the sexual health team. Working for our organisation
Our Values Compassion : Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter. Respect : We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual. Empowerment : We will involve, inform and empower our patients, service users, carers and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adopt recovery principles. We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow. Partnership : We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL PRACTICE Maintain high standard of nursing care and service provision for the prevention, treatment and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV and other blood borne infections. To learn and perform new clinical skills relevant to this area of work e.g. microscopy, venepuncture, history taking and genital assessment. To advise patients in relation to STIs, HIV and BBV prevention and sexual health maintenance. To promote sexual health and wellbeing through advice and information giving. To assist the healthcare support worker (HCSW) to set up clinics, maintain equipment and order supplies if required or perform this task in the absence of the HCSW. To observe clinical policies, protocols and working guidelines and to contribute to developing these. To liaise with nursing colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To work closely with external agencies to ensure coordination between services. To undertake outreach work as necessary. To provide nurse led sexual health consultation for asymptomatic and non-complex cases. To obtain clear and relevant histories from patients. To examine patients and obtain appropriate clinical specimens. To observe the HIV testing policy. To carry out point of care testing for HIV managing negative results and referring patients to senior clinician if results are reactive. To treat patients within the confines of patient group directions (PGDs). To arrange prescription of treatments (not covered by PGDs) and safely administer/supply these. To have a good knowledge of all contraception methods. To treat patients under the confines of PGDs for Emergency Hormonal Contraception to patients and refer trained clinician for ongoing methods of contraception including quick starting methods. Take part in partner notification processes. To perform microscopy according to protocol (dependent on site of work). To maintain clinical case notes (electronic patient records) to a high standard. To recognise signs and symptoms of complex and unstable health problems requiring medical review. Person specification
Qualifications
RGN (NMC Sub-part 1 Adult branch) University certificate or equivalent in Sexual Health training University Certificate or equivalent in HIV training University Certificate in Contraception/Reproductive Health or the willingness to train Mentorship qualification/willingness to learn Experience
Previous GUM/HIV or related work. Skills and Knowledge
Must have an active interest in this specialty and client group and be motivated to learn about GUM/HIV. Abilities
Must have the motivation and ability to work with both male and female client groups. The ability to discuss matters of sex and sexuality. The ability to approach clients as a whole. The ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Flexible and adaptable to his/her role/work. CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13-week probationary period. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There’s a place for you at CNWL.
We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing
top quality care
depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to
recruit outstanding people
who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a
diverse culture and equally diverse
range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Site: Archway Town London Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 per annum inc. Inner HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our sexual health services in Islington. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team. We have a 1 year Fixed Term, maternity cover, Band 5 Staff Nurse vacancy at the Archway Centre. This post may potentially be expanded for a further 6 months. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Main duties of the job
The Archway Centre is a well-established integrated service located in Islington. We are a busy progressive department with a multidisciplinary team approach to care. We offer a friendly and supportive environment. We have a genuine and active commitment to education and staff professional development.
For this position you will: Be a registered general nurse with at least 6 months post registration experience. Have a flexible and proactive approach to nursing. Have a genuine interest in sexual and reproductive health and be willing to undertake training. Sexual Health or HIV experience is desirable but not essential. Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Informal visits are encouraged.
When writing your personal supporting statement; please include any experience you have working in sexual and reproductive health or HIV; and the reasons you would like to work in the sexual health team. Working for our organisation
Our Values Compassion : Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter. Respect : We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual. Empowerment : We will involve, inform and empower our patients, service users, carers and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adopt recovery principles. We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow. Partnership : We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL PRACTICE Maintain high standard of nursing care and service provision for the prevention, treatment and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV and other blood borne infections. To learn and perform new clinical skills relevant to this area of work e.g. microscopy, venepuncture, history taking and genital assessment. To advise patients in relation to STIs, HIV and BBV prevention and sexual health maintenance. To promote sexual health and wellbeing through advice and information giving. To assist the healthcare support worker (HCSW) to set up clinics, maintain equipment and order supplies if required or perform this task in the absence of the HCSW. To observe clinical policies, protocols and working guidelines and to contribute to developing these. To liaise with nursing colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To work closely with external agencies to ensure coordination between services. To undertake outreach work as necessary. To provide nurse led sexual health consultation for asymptomatic and non-complex cases. To obtain clear and relevant histories from patients. To examine patients and obtain appropriate clinical specimens. To observe the HIV testing policy. To carry out point of care testing for HIV managing negative results and referring patients to senior clinician if results are reactive. To treat patients within the confines of patient group directions (PGDs). To arrange prescription of treatments (not covered by PGDs) and safely administer/supply these. To have a good knowledge of all contraception methods. To treat patients under the confines of PGDs for Emergency Hormonal Contraception to patients and refer trained clinician for ongoing methods of contraception including quick starting methods. Take part in partner notification processes. To perform microscopy according to protocol (dependent on site of work). To maintain clinical case notes (electronic patient records) to a high standard. To recognise signs and symptoms of complex and unstable health problems requiring medical review. Person specification
Qualifications
RGN (NMC Sub-part 1 Adult branch) University certificate or equivalent in Sexual Health training University Certificate or equivalent in HIV training University Certificate in Contraception/Reproductive Health or the willingness to train Mentorship qualification/willingness to learn Experience
Previous GUM/HIV or related work. Skills and Knowledge
Must have an active interest in this specialty and client group and be motivated to learn about GUM/HIV. Abilities
Must have the motivation and ability to work with both male and female client groups. The ability to discuss matters of sex and sexuality. The ability to approach clients as a whole. The ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Flexible and adaptable to his/her role/work. CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13-week probationary period. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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