Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Staff Nurse in Sexual Health/HIV

The closing date is 23 March 2026

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Job summary

Assess individual client needs and provide advice on sexual health and HIV within a variety of settings and provide care and treatment using Patient Group D

The post holder will undertake assessment of clients, offer clinical advice and support clients being screened for Sexually Transmissible Infections and HIV. The post holder will work within competencies at all times.

irections (PGDs) where assessed as competent to do so.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake assessment of clients, offer clinical advice and support clients being screened for Sexually Transmissible Infections and HIV. The post holder will work within competencies at all times.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF7817-A

Job locations

Alexis Clinic UHL

University Hospital Lewisham

lewisham

SE13 6LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in the care of the HIV positive client. Provide support to the senior nursing and medical team in the on-going care and monitoring of the positive client.

Support the HIV Specialist Pharmacist adherence clinic as required

Support community clinical, educational and professional outreach.

.Assess, and refer clients for termination of pregnancy.

undertake vaccination/immunisation as required.

Document consultations and investigations clearly and accurately and follow up results.

Undertake additional training if required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in the care of the HIV positive client. Provide support to the senior nursing and medical team in the on-going care and monitoring of the positive client.

Support the HIV Specialist Pharmacist adherence clinic as required

Support community clinical, educational and professional outreach.

.Assess, and refer clients for termination of pregnancy.

undertake vaccination/immunisation as required.

Document consultations and investigations clearly and accurately and follow up results.

Undertake additional training if required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of good communication
  • Proven ability to work within local and national policy/guidelines

Desirable

  • Proven experience of good communication
  • Experience of contributing towards written reports and audit

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Sexual Health & Contraception Qualification (or equivalent)
  • Teaching Qualification/ Mentor course
  • 1st Level Degree
  • Completion of Diplomate Assessment of the Faulty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (NDFSRH)
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of good communication
  • Proven ability to work within local and national policy/guidelines

Desirable

  • Proven experience of good communication
  • Experience of contributing towards written reports and audit

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Sexual Health & Contraception Qualification (or equivalent)
  • Teaching Qualification/ Mentor course
  • 1st Level Degree
  • Completion of Diplomate Assessment of the Faulty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (NDFSRH)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Alexis Clinic UHL

University Hospital Lewisham

lewisham

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Alexis Clinic UHL

University Hospital Lewisham

lewisham

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron GUM-HIV

Kim Perez

kim.perez@nhs.net

02088365761

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF7817-A

Job locations

Alexis Clinic UHL

University Hospital Lewisham

lewisham

SE13 6LH


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