Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Post registration qualification in HIV
- Qualifications
BSc in Adult Nursing
- Qualifications
Physical assessment and history taking
- Qualifications
NMC registration
- Experience and knowledge
Minimum of 2 years working within HIV services as Band 6
- Experience and knowledge
Experience/knowledge of managing patients with adherence issues
- Experience and knowledge
Up to date knowledge of HIV medication and treatments
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake
- Qualifications
Counselling skills
- Qualifications
Experience in HIV and sexual and reproductive health
- Experience and knowledge
Experience managing complex cases and liaising with health and social care professional
Job overview
To demonstrate effective clinical leadership and direction of HIV care across HIV services within London North West Healthcare (LNWH).
To support the delivery of excellent nursing care to people living with HIV, ensuing quality standards are maintained and patient outcomes are improved.
To work closely with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care to people living with HIV.
To support the development of nurses within the field of HIV healthcare, working closely with the other Clinical Nurse Specialists within the service.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist nursing care and lead nurse-led HIV clinics for adults living with HIV, delivering assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Promote patient wellbeing, self-management and adherence to treatment, ensuring patients understand their health needs and access appropriate services.
Deliver expert advice, education and health promotion to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Support patients through new HIV diagnoses, treatment pathways and ongoing management, maintaining confidentiality, dignity and patient-centred care.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, sexual health services, Infectious Diseases teams, community organisations and external agencies to coordinate high-quality care. Provide specialist nursing interventions, monitor outcomes and respond appropriately to urgent or complex clinical situations.
Maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to data reporting, audit, quality improvement and service development. Ensure practice aligns with Trust policies, NMC standards and national HIV guidance.
Act as a clinical leader and role model, supporting and developing junior staff and students. Contribute to recruitment, induction, appraisal, training, clinical audit and governance activities. Promote effective communication across services and support the ongoing development of HIV care within the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 PA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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