HIV Specialist Nurse (Development Path)

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a motivated registered nurse to join the HIV Service in a developmental role, with a pathway from Band 5 to Band 6. The post supports progression through a NHIVNA-based competency framework and person-centred HIV nursing care, in Truro and county-wide clinics.

You will work with the HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist Team to develop knowledge, skills and competencies, including nurse-led clinics, education, and patient advocacy, as part of a

Qualifications

• 2 years post-registration experience.
• Experience in HIV, sexual health, infectious diseases.
• Registered Nurse adult level 1.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for people living with HIV.
• Develop specialist knowledge of HIV infection, treatment options, monitoring requirements and long-term management.
• Support individuals newly diagnosed with HIV, providing education and emotional support under supervision.
• Participate in nurse-led clinics and virtual/telephone reviews as competencies develop.
• Undertake holistic assessments including physical, psychological, social and sexual health needs.
• Promote self-management and health literacy through individualised education and support.
• Monitor patients receiving antiretroviral therapy and recognise potential adherence issues, side effects and treatment concerns.
• Provide advice and signposting to relevant health, social care and voluntary services.
• Act as a patient advocate, addressing barriers to engagement and access to care.
• Support the delivery of care in the main clinic in Truro, in peripheral clinics (Bodmin and Penzance) and home visits across the county.

Connaissances

Venepuncture

Teaching & assessment

Formation

Registered Nurse adult level 1

Description du poste

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a motivated registered nurse to join the HIV Service in a developmental role, with a pathway from Band 5 to Band 6. The post supports progression through a NHIVNA-based competency framework and person-centred HIV nursing care, in Truro and county-wide clinics.

You will work with the HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist Team to develop knowledge, skills and competencies, including nurse-led clinics, education, and patient advocacy, as part of a