HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join a leading healthcare service focused on HIV care. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development of innovative nurse-led clinics. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of HIV care, ensuring patients receive holistic support. Join a dedicated team committed to advancing healthcare services and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those living with HIV. This position promises professional growth and the chance to be part of a transformative healthcare journey.

Qualifications

• 2 years post-registration experience within HIV healthcare.
• Experience managing patients with adherence problems.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary HIV healthcare team.
• Develop nurse-led HIV clinics and support training of new nurses.

Skills

NMC registration

Post-registration qualification in HIV

Non-medical prescribing

Counselling skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse with a background in supporting people living with HIV to join London North West Healthcare (LNWH) HIV services.

This post is based in Hillingdon; however, the successful candidate will be required to undertake some clinical work within other locations served by LNWH, including Ealing Hospital, Northwick Park Hospital, and Patrick Clements Clinic.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our HIV services and nurse-led clinics.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary HIV healthcare team to provide care to people living with HIV.

They will have the opportunity to contribute to and develop nurse-led HIV clinics and support the training of nurses seeking to start a career in HIV healthcare.

The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with various health and social care professionals to ensure patients receive holistic support, understand their condition, and make informed decisions about their care.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond.

Our team of over 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of nearly one million people.

We operate major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country, providing a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site offering surgical and outpatient services, collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are also a university teaching NHS trust, playing a vital role in training future clinicians and advancing research benefits for the public.

Details

Date posted: 07 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 per annum, inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 337-NP-8769MM

Job locations: Hillingdon HIV Service, Wakley Centre, Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2RR

Job description

For detailed responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: NMC registration, Post-registration qualification in HIV, Non-medical prescribing
• Desirable: Counselling skills

Experience and Knowledge

• Essential: 2 years post-registration experience within HIV healthcare, experience/knowledge of managing patients with adherence problems, up-to-date knowledge of HIV medication and treatments
• Desirable: Experience managing complex cases and liaising with health and social care professionals

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any criminal convictions.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Hillingdon HIV Service, Wakley Centre, Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2RR

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk