Specialist Nurse (HIV)

ROH; Truro; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional pension and life assurance

Childcare Co-ordination Team

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Cornwall is seeking a motivated registered nurse to join the HIV Service in a developmental role, supporting progression from Band 5 to Band 6 through a NHIVNA-based programme.

You will work with the HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist Team in Truro and across county clinics, delivering specialist HIV care, patient education and signposting while developing assessment, treatment monitoring and safeguarding competencies.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse adult level 1 is required.
• 2 years post registration experience in HIV, sexual health or related areas is preferred.
• Ability to teach and assess competencies in HIV care is expected.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for people living with HIV.
• Develop specialist knowledge of HIV infection, treatment options, monitoring and long-term management.
• Support individuals newly diagnosed with HIV with education and emotional support.
• Participate in nurse-led clinics and virtual/telephone reviews as competencies develop.
• Undertake holistic assessments including physical, psychological, social and sexual health needs.

Skills

Venepuncture

Teaching and assessing

Education

Registered Nurse adult level 1

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust HIV Service in a developmental role.

The successful candidate will work alongside the HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist Team to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to provide specialist nursing care for people living with HIV. The post will support progression from Band 5 to Band 6 through completion of a structured development programme based on the National HIV Nurses Association (NHIVNA) Competency Framework and Person‑Centred Model of HIV Nursing Care. [nhivna.org] , [nhivna.org]

Main duties of the job

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.

Recognise and escalade safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policy.

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.

Working for our organisation

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care we need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse adult level 1

Experience

• 2 years post registration experience
• Experience in HIV, sexual health, infectious diseases

Skills

• Venepuncture
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Statement on the Use of AI

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Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us.

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Before You Apply

Sponsorship Information

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for all vacancies..

Applicants must provide accurate details of their immigration status and right to work in the UK. Overseas applicants may also be required to provide criminal record certificates in line with UK immigration requirements. Further guidance is available on the GOV.UK website.

Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team

We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.

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Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Lisa Walker Job title Specialist Nurse Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07385398173 Additional information

Please contact Lisa walker for further information

07385 398173

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