Assistant Practitioner

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare provider in London seeks a skilled Assistant Practitioner to oversee patient results management, provide direct patient care, and mentor junior team members within a vibrant sexual health clinic. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in an NHS setting, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills. The role requires flexibility with evening and weekend shifts.

Benefits

Full in-house multidisciplinary education program

Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge/skills within sexual health and HIV.
• Experience within an NHS admin or clinical role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the multi professional team in patient care delivery.
• Supervising medical supplies ordering and stock levels.
• Maintaining high standards of care and safe environments.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

IT clerical skills

Education

NVQ level or above

Secondary Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the employer for this role. 56 Dean Street is an award winning HIV and Sexual Health service based in Soho in the heart of London's West End. We are looking for a skilled and dynamic Assistant Practitioner to join our team.

The main aspect of the role is results management that includes the recall of patients with sexually transmitted infections requiring treatment, and/or partner notification. The role also encompasses clinical duties including direct patient care under supervision. This involves assisting the multi professional team in the delivery of a high standard of care to patients attending for Sexual, reproductive and HIV health care. Other aspects include housekeeping and administration duties which involves overseeing the maintenance of a safe environment for both patients and staff. As an Assistant Practitioner you will have a role in the mentoring and leadership of more junior members of the team.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work with a team in an innovative sexual health setting.

In return you will join a team of friendly skilled experienced Health Advisors, Doctors, sexual health / HIV nurses, and admin staff responsible for delivering a high standard of care to patients. We have a full in-house and Multidisciplinary Education programme.

The post holders will be expected to work flexibly within the clinic and includes evening and weekend work.

Main duties

• The assistant practitioner role provides results management that includes the recall of patients with sexually transmitted infections requiring treatment, and/or partner notification
• The role also encompasses clinical duties including direct patient care under supervision. This involves assisting the Multi professional team in the delivery of a high standard of care to patients attending for Sexual, reproductive and HIV health care
• Other aspects include housekeeping and administration duties which involves overseeing the maintenance of a safe environment for both patients and staff

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

• Roles and responsibilities: To assist the Registered Nurse/Health Advisers/Doctors in their main daily responsibilities.
• To work flexibly within 56 Dean Street and Dean Street Express services
• To assist in the recall of patients with sexually transmitted infections requiring treatment and/or partner notification
• To be part of the text service for patients sending negative results and results requiring action
• The role will involve direct patient care, clerical, reception and administration duties and overseeing of the maintenance of a safe environment for both clients and staff
• The post holder works under the supervision of the Nursing and Health Adviser team
• To supervise the ordering and stock levels of medical supplies
• To provide training and leadership to the Health Care Assistants and participate in the mentorship/management of the Health Care Assistants
• To work within boundaries of existing competence and develop skills at all times
• The post holder is expected to maintain high standards of care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively
• To ensure that the environment of the clinic is clean, tidy, safe and welcoming to patients. We have evening clinics and work Saturdays. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly including Sundays if the service expands to a seven days week

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills
• Evidence of further education at NVQ level or above
• Evidence of Secondary Education
• Knowledge/skills within sexual health and HIV

Experience

• Demonstrable experience within an NHS admin or clinical role/setting and/or equivalent experience providing customer care
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Clinical experience in HIV/GUM field. To have a basic knowledge of STI's and HIV
• Experience of co-ordinating a patient focused results service
• Experience of telephone work with patients

Skills and knowledge

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of equality and diversity
• Demonstrates the knowledge of the importance of confidentiality; Knowledge of Information Governance and Risk management in the NHS
• Good Keyboard/IT clerical skills including Word and Excel
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in the whole speciality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£33,094 to £36,195 a year incl. HCAS