Clinical nurse specialist - sexual health/hiv

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Sexual Health/HIV

Band 7

Main area Sexual Health Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 197-RF8356

Site Trafalgar Clinic at Queen Elizabeth hospital Town London Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum plus HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 28/06/2026 23:59

Job overview

To provide clinical support carrying out independently or assisting with interventional/investigational procedures in which full training has been undertaken based on clinical practice standards. The Clinical Nurse Specialist/Specialist Midwife will be an advanced and experienced practitioner within their speciality. The role requires a high degree of professional autonomy and clinical judgement, taking sole and joint responsibility for patient and procedure during diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures to ensure successful outcomes. The postholder will give advice to consultants and other speciality professionals, lead within the speciality, and ensure delivery and expansion of an expert nurse‑led/midwife‑led service through interdisciplinary care.

Main duties

• Serve as essential member, point of contact and resource for the multi‑disciplinary team, patients and carers.
• Carry out diagnostic/therapeutic interventions independently, interpret, write reports, and commence further treatment based on findings.
• Carry out complex therapeutic/investigational procedures under indirect supervision of the Consultant, ensuring safe practice and adherence to guidelines.
• Demonstrate ability to develop new skills and provide high‑quality nurse‑led/midwife‑led service.
• Manage patient care and relevant interventions autonomously or with the multidisciplinary team, within agreed clinical protocols and current practice.
• Offer supportive service to patients and carers, disseminating specialist knowledge to assist with life changes and body image, liaising with other healthcare professionals when necessary.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• MSc level learning
• RN / RM – Part 1
• Relevant specialist course or similar
• Mentorship course (supervising and assessing)
• Advanced training/skills in invasive/therapeutic/diagnostic procedures relevant to speciality
• In‑depth knowledge of anatomy related to speciality
• Knowledge of conditions, management and treatment
• Knowledge of quality standards
• Counselling course
• Non‑Medical Prescribing

Experience

• Senior clinical experience within their speciality
• Experience in Practice Guideline Development
• Audit and Research Experience
• Evidence of clinical leadership qualities
• Ability to prioritise and organise workloadAbility to work autonomously and as a member of a multiprofessional team
• Evidence of using primary and secondary healthcare teams and resources
• Ability to clinically lead and direct staff
• Experience in patient advocacy
• Lead an audit and/or research study
• Presentation and publishing experience
• Caseload management
• Leading a service

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from the widest variety of people to ensure our workforce is reflective of the local communities. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply, including those who are Black, Asian or other ethnic minorities, live with a disability (visible or not), or are LGBT+. We have a number of active staff networks to support inclusion.

Important Information

Please note: Information provided during recruitment and pre‑employment checks must be accurate. Misrepresentation may be investigated as fraud and could lead to withdrawal from the process, professional sanctions, or criminal action.

Please note: Sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is subject to Trust allocation and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approval.

Employment Conditions

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.