Assistant Practitioner

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.,
• 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.
  
  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.