Assistant Practitioner

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

10 Hammersmith Broadway is a contemporary sexual health service in central West London. The primary aspect of the role is results management, which involves recalling patients with sexually transmitted infections for treatment and/or partner notification. The role also includes clinical responsibilities like direct patient care under supervision, supporting the multidisciplinary team in providing high-quality care to patients seeking sexual, reproductive, and HIV health services. Additional duties encompass housekeeping and administration tasks to maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff.

As an Assistant Practitioner, you will play a key role in mentoring and guiding junior team members. We are seeking motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can collaborate effectively in a dynamic sexual health setting. In return, you will join a team of experienced Health Advisors, Doctors, sexual health/HIV nurses, and admin staff dedicated to delivering top-notch patient care.

Main duties of the job:

  • The assistant practitioner is responsible for results management, including recalling patients with sexually transmitted infections for treatment or partner notification.
  • Clinical duties involve direct patient care under supervision and supporting the multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality care to patients seeking sexual, reproductive, and HIV health services.
  • Other responsibilities include housekeeping and administration tasks to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

About Us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust stands out as one of the top-performing and safest trusts in England, operating Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, along with award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Job Responsibilities:

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist Registered Nurses/Health Advisers/Doctors in their daily responsibilities.
  • Work flexibly within the West London Centre/Hammersmith Broadway.
  • Participate in the recall of patients with sexually transmitted infections needing treatment or partner notification.
  • Contribute to the text service for patients receiving results.
  • Provide direct patient care, clerical, reception, and administrative support while ensuring a safe environment for clients and staff.
  • Work under the supervision of the Nursing and Health Adviser team.
  • Supervise medical supplies' ordering and stock levels.
  • Offer training and leadership to Health Care Assistants and engage in their mentorship/management.
  • Operate within existing competencies while continually developing skills.
  • Maintain high care standards, manage time, tasks, and resources efficiently.
  • Ensure the clinic's environment is clean, safe, and welcoming to patients. The role may require evening and weekend work, including Sundays if the service expands to a seven-day week.

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

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

Experience

  • Essential
  • Proven experience in an NHS admin or clinical role/setting or equivalent customer care experience.
  • Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Desirable
  • Clinical experience in the HIV/GUM field and basic knowledge of STIs and HIV.
  • Experience coordinating a patient-focused results service.
  • Telephone interaction experience with patients.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Essential
  • Demonstrate knowledge of equality and diversity.
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality, Information Governance, and Risk management in the NHS.
  • Proficient in Keyboard/IT clerical skills, including Word and Excel.
  • Desirable
  • Show a genuine interest in the entire specialty.


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