Staff Nurse - HIV

• To undertake nurse led HIV consultations with non-complex stable patients in a supported environment.
• To take responsibility for managing and co-ordinating the department in the absence of more senior staff.
• To participate in the teaching and supervision of junior staff and student nurses as required.
• To ensure that nursing practice is safe and the quality of care is of a high standard.
• To provide appropriate information, advice, health education and support to meet the needs of service users through skilled interpersonal interaction .
• Performing accurate microscopy of genital slides
• Performing and ordering other diagnostic tests.
• Male and female genital examination.
• Venepuncture.
• Cryotherapy
• Sexual history taking
• Running Nurse-led clinics in rotation with other Nursing staff.

• Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
• Ensuring good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
• Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
• Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.
• Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
• Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
• Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.

• Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs are met.
• Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.
• Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.
• Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effective admission/discharge of patients.
• Keeping the ward/unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.

• Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.
• Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
• Adhering to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.
• Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control. Staff Nurse (Band 5) Job Description Date of Origin: June 2009 3
• Taking responsibility for your own personal development and keeping up to date with nursing and medical knowledge.
• Being aware of current research and the implications for the ward/unit speciality.
• Acting as a role model at all times and for all staff.
• Acting as practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly qualified staff.
• Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).
• Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

Essential

• Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members