HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist – Community
Professional Practice In collaboration with the Senior HIV Community Clinical Nurse Specialist, manage a caseload of stable HIV patients and those with highly complex needs within the community setting who have been identified as requiring specialist expertise in the management of antiretroviral therapy and coordinating complex care packages to assist in managing them within the community setting. Ensure that patients are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support through patient education around management of HIV and provide education for those newly diagnosed. Work autonomously, independently assess and diagnose problems, prescribe treatment, review blood results, order and interpret clinical tests and deliver and evaluate plans of care, within own sphere of competence and with supervision from the Senior HIV Community Clinical Nurse Specialist and HIV Consultant colleagues. Effectively deliver an expert, efficient and high quality service to all patients requiring HIV care. Be a key contact point in the service for patients and professionals Education To identify, assess and meet the educational needs of acute and external teams in relation to the specific needs of this patient group. Identify, assess and meet the educational health care needs of patients and carers. To participate in teaching and assessing in clinical practice, including mentorship and preceptorship of pre- and post-registration healthcare professionals in different settings. To continue own professional development in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines on professional practice. Research In conjunction with the Senior HIV Community Clinical Nurse Specialist, undertake research related to the role and the provision of quality healthcare in the community. To use Trust wide and local clinical indicators to measure the quality of nursing care being delivered to patients. Support the implementation of evidence-based practice To actively explore opportunities from audit to undertake research within own speciality. Management To maintain a flexible approach to the role and ensure provision of an effective and efficient service within agreed budgets and resources. To contribute to the continuing development of HIV services to attain high quality patient-focused care To encourage innovation and develop new approaches to the delivery of patient-focused care. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£55,524 – £62,652 Inclusive of HCAS Per Annum – Pro Rata
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