Assistant Practitioner | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Greater London

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to support the clinical team in sexual health, reproductive and HIV services. The role includes assisting nurses and doctors, participating in patient recalls and partner notification, and providing direct patient care under supervision.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming clinic environment, and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when required.

Qualifications

Clinical teamwork and communication skills
Ability to mentor junior team members
Flexibility to work evenings/weekends as required

Responsibilities

Assist Registered Nurse/Health Advisers/Doctors in daily responsibilities
Support recall of patients with sexually transmitted infections and partner notification
Provide direct patient care under supervision in sexual health, reproductive and HIV services
Oversee stock levels of medical supplies and supervise Health Care Assistants
Train and mentor Health Care Assistants and participate in management activities

Job description

Assistant Practitioner | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

10 Hammersmith Broadway is a modern sexual health service in a central West London location.

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.

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.

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.

Roles and responsibilities

To assist the Registered Nurse/Health Advisers/Doctors in their main daily responsibilities.
To work flexibly within the West London Centre/ Hammersmith Broadway
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 Saturday’s. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly including Sunday’s if the service expands to a seven days week.