Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a full or part time Clinical Nurse Specialist within HIV at Croydon Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) for a fixed period of 36 months (subject to renewal as per allocated funding).
CSHC is situated in purpose-built premises on the acute hospital site. It is fully integrated with contraception and sexual health delivered from the ground floor and HIV on the 1st floor. In addition, CSHC operates a specialist psychosexual service and specialist training.
The post holder will work within the multi–disciplinary team providing care for patients for HIV. The individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a commitment to teaching.
Interview Date : TBC
Main duties of the job
To work with the multidisciplinary teams in ED and HIV to ensure a high uptake of HIV testing in the ED. To work with the Sexual Health/HIV CNS teams, to ensure that all patients testing positive for HIV have equitable access to investigations, treatment, and follow-up care. To work with Sexual Health/HIV CNS teams, to maintain robust pathways for patients to receive positive HIV results in a timely manner and have immediate access to the specialist HIV teams for follow up and treatment and care. To work with the teams to develop appropriate guidelines and pathways to enhance optimal management of patients. To collect appropriate data for the project. To run nurse-led clinics and manage own specialist case load
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in 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.
Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant 1st level post registration experience, with 1 year at F/Band 6 grade
- Significant experience in the relevant speciality
- Ability to work autonomously
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Management and Leadership skills
- Capable of working and making decisions under own initiative
- Coach and mentor junior staff in clinical skills
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- Awareness of resource management issues including budget control skills
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- In depth knowledge & understanding of HIV & sexual health, including anti-retrovirals.
- Proficient in providing PEP and PrEP when appropriate
- Health Promotion
Desirable
- Research Awareness
- Research Module
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent
Desirable
- LEO or other leadership course and evidence changing practice
- Training in Counselling
- Post graduate qualification
- Non-medical prescribing and Physical Examination on the Adult patient.
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This advert is for HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist - ED Opt Out Testing with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 per annum, pro rata inc HCAS (Outer). The contract type is 36 months (Fixed Term - 36 Months). The application deadline is 18 Aug 2026.
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