HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to work within the HIV service. The role involves providing patient care, assisting in daily operations, and guiding junior nursing staff. Candidates should have strong clinical knowledge of HIV, effective communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. The position also requires participation in personal and staff development activities. This role emphasizes equity and diversity, inviting applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing, specifically within HIV or sexual health services is preferred.
• Ability to guide junior staff and support their development.
• Willingness to participate in personal development activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist services and provide clinical advice.
• Triage urgent and non-urgent clinical and administrative tasks.
• Support pre- and post-registration nurses as required.
• Deliver HIV clinical outreach services as needed.

Skills

Clinical knowledge in HIV care

Patient support skills

Ability to work flexibly

Communication skills

Job description

The post holder is responsible for ensuring immediate care to the relevant client group and will work primarily within the HIV service at The Hathersage Centre. The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care for HIV positive patients, supporting and guiding junior staff in the process.

Post holder will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area. Post holder will assist the senior nurses in ensuring high standards of care are delivered & maintained, act as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients and carers, deputise for the senior nurse as required and enable nurses to acquire clinical and professional competencies by facilitating high‑quality education and staff development opportunities.

Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development.

A band 5‑6 training role would be considered if applicants lack clinical skills or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist services for people living with HIV, offering clinical advice, self‑management support and referral to other appropriate community or voluntary sector services to promote health and wellbeing.
• Triage and action urgent and non‑urgent clinical and/or administrative tasks.
• Practical HIV and sexual health nursing according to agreed protocols and guidelines.
• Supply medication (as appropriate) within the boundaries of Patient Group Directions, undertaking the required training if necessary.
• Support pre‑ and post‑registration nurses and other staff groups as required.
• Work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service, including early evening clinic cover.
• Assist with telephone enquiries, giving accurate HIV advice and information to clients and other professionals as necessary.
• Assist with the delivery of HIV clinical outreach services as and when required.
• Attend and participate in regular team, HIV and MDT meetings.
• Attend ward rounds with the HIV doctors, providing an MDT approach to inpatient care, discharge planning and follow‑up care.
• Participate in processes to improve capacity of HIV testing and results reporting.

Diversity

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.