Together with the interdisciplinary team, the post holder will provide the highest standard of Individualised and holistic person‑centred care for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, and other related sexual health conditions using the NHIVNA competencies as the practice framework. The post holder will provide leadership, management and support within the nursing team working closely with other related disciplines within and without the department to provide a seamless HIV service. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patient care is evidence based and of a high standard and will deputise for the HIV Charge Nurse as required.
- Act as an expert resource and as a role model in the delivery of care to people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Provide information, counselling and health advice to patients with HIV/AIDS.
- Have a novice level of competencies relevant to sexual health nursing.
- Ensure that all Trust and professional policies e.g. BHIVA guidelines and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensure that all Health and Safety policies are adhered to within the ward/department.
- Maintain an awareness and understanding of child protection issues, ensuring that young people are treated appropriately according to Trust/Departmental guidelines.
- Competent in providing HAART treatment support clinics independently.
- Maintain effective channels of communication with regards to client care and ensuring that client confidentiality is upheld at all times.
- Keep up to date with current nursing research and participate in research initiatives as required.
- Manage enquiries, concerns and complaints from patients and visitors in a courteous, timely and relevant manner, informing a senior member of staff when appropriate of action taken or when necessary referring an enquiry to a more appropriate member of staff.
- Investigate any delegated complaints and provide written reports, including recommendations on required actions as appropriate.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well‑regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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