Senior Staff Nurse HIV

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking a Band 6 HIV nurse to provide patient care for those with HIV and STIs. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with experience in HIV and GU services. Essential skills include venepuncture and strong communication abilities. The role may involve working across counties and emphasizes confidentiality. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds. Download supporting documents to learn more about the position and organization.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult nurse is essential.
• Post-graduate qualification in HIV or GU is desirable.
• NMP (V300) qualification is desirable.
• Experience working in HIV or GU services as Band 5 is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with STIs and HIV.
• Work across county services as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and conduct difficult conversations.

Skills

Venepuncture

Experience working in HIV or GU services as Band 5

Demonstratable knowledge of STI's and STI testing

Demonstratable knowledge of HIV care

Experience in working as a team and lone working

Excellent communication skills, including difficult conversations

Education

Registered Adult nurse

Post-graduate qualification in HIV or GU

NMP (V300) qualification

Mentorship or assessor/supervisor training

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the 'About You' Section of the document.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Adult nurse

Desirable criteria

• Post-graduate qualification in HIV or GU
• NMP (V300) qualification
• Mentorship or assessor/supervisor training

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

• Venepuncture
• Experience working in HIV or GU services as Band 5
• Demonstratable knowledge of STI's and STI testing
• Demonstratable knowledge of HIV care

Desirable criteria

• Experience working on Lilie and using ICE
• Demonstrable knowledge of managing patients requesting PEP

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Ability to work across county
• Demonstrable knowledge of confidentiality

Desirable criteria

• Experience in working as a team and lone working
• Excellent communication skills, including difficult conversations

Important Information

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Documents to download

• Band 6 HIV nurse (PDF, 792.5KB)
• Benefits (PDF, 570.7KB)