Overview
The HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for providing quality individualised nursing care for patients with HIV, their relatives / carers in the community and within the Trust settings. The Nurse Specialist will work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and will provide professional nursing leadership and guidance, expert clinical advice and education for the delivery of an effective service, in line with local and national targets, Trust policies and procedures.
Closing date of applications: 5 March 2026
Interview date: 20 March 2026
Responsibilities
* Work autonomously as a clinical nurse specialist to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of individual HIV patients in line with research based principles.
* Perform advanced assessments to reflect the patients\' social, psychological, emotional and physical needs at initial diagnosis and before commencing or switching antiretroviral therapy.
* Perform initial assessments of unwell patients, liaising with / referring to HIV Consultants or other MDT members as appropriate.
* Demonstrate in-depth understanding of HIV co-infections and co-morbidities screening and monitoring in complex situations.
* Monitor and review plans of care with patients to meet individual needs, referring to HIV Consultants or other members of the MDT if required.
* Manage own caseload of HIV patients.
* Maintain patients\' confidentiality, dignity and respect at all times.
* Carry out extended skills such as history taking, physical examinations and ordering investigations.
* Review and interpret investigations / tests results.
* Discuss treatment options with patients and ensure good adherence to medications. You will act as a point of contact and advocate for disclosure of HIV status.
Additional information
An opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our HIV team. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a genuine passion for caring for patients with HIV and life long conditions and an understanding of how to support newly diagnosed patients.
Band and role context
Band 6
About the Trust and our values
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. We offer development opportunities, flexible working options and staff benefits. UHDB is committed to inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and service delivery, and welcomes applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. The Trust promotes an inclusive environment and guarantees interview rights through the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident schemes where applicable. If you require an alternative format for application materials, contact the recruitment team.
Additional notes
Most posts are subject to a DBS check. Some roles require the employee to cover costs of the DBS check if required. All correspondence will be communicated via the Trust’s tracing system account. UK visa requirements apply for non-UK/EEA applicants where applicable. The Privacy Notice for applicants is available on the Trust website.
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