Catherine Gatford
Ashbourne,Derbyshire
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
Lead HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
Derby, Derbyshire
03.2001 - Current
- I am an experienced Senior Nurse working as a manager for a specialist team in a hospital setting.
- I work closely with the consultants, psychologists and nursing team to deliver to deliver up to date holistic evidence based care.
- I work as an advocate for patients, ensuring their voices are heard, acknowledging any cultural or religious beliefs which may prevent access to healthcare.
- I am the lead for safeguarding and clinical governance within the team.
MacMillan Senior staff nurse
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
Derby, Derby
07.1994 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with doctors for devising personalised patient treatment plans.
- Reviewed and updated patient records accurately for enhanced treatment protocols.
- Administered medication as prescribed by physicians, maintaining optimal patient health status.
- Ensured high standards of hygiene within the ward, promoting a clean environment for recovery.
- Managed patient care by coordinating with multi-disciplinary medical teams.
- Provided expert clinical advice to junior nurses, fostering professional growth.
- Delivered compassionate care for patients, resulting in increased comfort during treatments.
- Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
Education
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Nursing
Derby University
Good Clinical Practice - Research and Audit
National Institute for Health Research
Evidence Based Practice Diploma Module -
University of Nottingham
NottinghamTeaching in The Practice Setting Diploma Module - Nursing
University of Nottingham
NottinghamDiploma in Palliative Care -
Sheffield Hallam University
Registered General Nurse -
University of Derby
Skills
- Manages a team consisting of administration and nursing staff
- Communicates regularly with clinicians, commissioners, National and local charities and volunteer groups
- Leads on innovative ways to target at risk populations
- Safeguarding lead for the service
- Speaks regularly at national conferences
- Teaches clinical staff within various hospital trusts
- Leads audits and research for the service
- Works closely with the Obstetric and Neonatal team within the hospital to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV
- As recruitment management, ensures inclusivity, equality and diversity, working closely with the team through annual appraisals and regular supervision sessions
- Works closely with the sexual health promotion team, supporting national health campaigns and HIV prevention England
- Works closely with the social work team to support patients
- Follows National standards for HIV care through audit, research and strategic planning
- Works closely with families following bereavement in current and previous job roles
- Implements evidence based practice daily according to current guidelines regarding clinical care and psychological care
- Lead for information governance within the service
- Managed the Clinical Nurse Specialist regional team providing psychological support and education for members
- Works as a complaints manager for the service, reporting to the business unit a summary of the complaints managed within the service
- Ensures that patients contribute to service development by ensuring attendance at local health and social care groups with clinicians and staff
Timeline
Lead HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
03.2001 - Current
MacMillan Senior staff nurse
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
07.1994 - 02.2021
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Nursing
Derby University
Good Clinical Practice - Research and Audit
National Institute for Health Research
Evidence Based Practice Diploma Module -
University of Nottingham
Teaching in The Practice Setting Diploma Module - Nursing
University of Nottingham
Diploma in Palliative Care -
Sheffield Hallam University
Registered General Nurse -
University of Derby