HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 28 December 2025
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. The post holder will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area. The post holder will assist the senior Nurses in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients and carers. The post holder will deputise for the senior nurse as required. The post holder will 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 are lacking in clinical skills or experience.
Main duties of the job
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.
To triage and action urgent and non‑urgent clinical and/or administrative tasks.
To practise HIV and sexual health nursing according to agreed HIV and Sexual and reproductive health clinical protocols and guidelines.
To supply medication (as appropriate) within the boundaries of Patient Group Directions. Undertaking the required training if required.
Support pre and post registration nurses, and other staff groups as required.
Work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service. This will include the cover of early evening clinics.
Assist with telephone enquiries as required giving accurate HIV advice and information to clients and other professionals as necessary.
Assist with the delivery of the 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 a MDT approach to inpatient care, discharge planning and follow-up care.
Participate in processes to improve capacity of HIV testing and results reporting.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Skills and Ability
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Organisational skills
* Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
* Cervical cytology trained or willing to undertake training
* Sexual and reproductive health competencies or willing to undertake training
* Evidence of leadership development
* Non medical prescribing or willing to undertake training
Experience
* Current clinical HIV experience
* Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/specialty
Qualification
* Specialty qualification
Knowledge
* Knowledge of HIV and sexual health including STI management.
* Understanding of issues around confidentiality & consent.
* Understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
* Understanding of risk management issues including incident reporting
* Awareness of local and national strategies in relation to delivery of HIV services
IM&T
* Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
* Good knowledge of clinical information systems
* Competent in databases and spread-sheets
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (pro rata)
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