Job summary
37.5 hours | 2-year Fixed Term | New Cross Hospital (with cross-site working at Walsall Manor) Hybrid role with specialist training + research opportunities. Leading the management of Blood-Borne Virus test results (HIV/Hepatitis B and C) from the Emergency Department, ensuring timely follow-up and coordination of onward care. The post is based at New Cross Hospital, but will also provide an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at Walsall Manor Hospital. The role includes supervising junior staff, contributing to service development, and potentially opportunity to undertake research nurse responsibilities. Hybrid opportunities include structured training in HIV and Sexual Health departments.
Main duties of the job
Lead on reviewing and managing ED BBV test results, including results for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The role requires understanding of all 'non-negative' results including equivocal and unconfirmed results and management of untested or inadequate samples
Ensure timely review, tracking and communication of results, including being proactive in finding ways to contact difficult to reach patients. This will involve liaising with a wide range of secondary care teams, primary care and community partners.
Provide advanced patient support and case management for BBV-positive results. This will involve liaising with HIV teams and Hepatology teams to ensure patients with positive test results are accessing the appropriate care.
Ensure accurate data on ED BBV testing is collated and submitted to national portals
Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement projects
Be willing to undertake research opportunities, including recruitment to studies, data collection, and supporting clinical trials.
Deliver teaching sessions on BBV awareness, sexual health, and HIV.
Ensure compliance with infection control, safeguarding, and national guidelines.
Engage in structured training opportunities within HIV and Sexual Health departments.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you ready to take the next step in your specialist nursing career? Were looking for an enthusiastic and forwardthinking Band 6 Senior BBV Nurse to join our dynamic team and lead the followup of HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C test results from our busy Emergency Department.
This is a unique opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice, service development, and research experience within a supportive and innovative environment. Youll be based at New Cross Hospital, with the chance to collaborate across sites and work closely with HIV, Hepatology, and Sexual Health teams.
What makes this role exciting -
Youll take the lead on managing all ED BBV test results including complex, equivocal and unconfirmed results ensuring patients receive timely, safe, and compassionate followup.
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Youll become a key point of contact for patients with new BBV diagnoses, coordinating their care and supporting them through the next steps of their journey.
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Youll work across multidisciplinary teams, building strong relationships with secondary care, primary care, and community partners.
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Youll contribute to service improvement, audits, and quality initiatives that shape the future of BBV care.
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Youll have the chance to develop research skills, support clinical trials, and gain experience as a Research Nurse.
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Youll benefit from structured training within HIV and Sexual Health services to deepen your specialist expertise.
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Youll deliver teaching and champion BBV awareness across the organisation.
What were looking for -
A Registered Nurse (NMC) with experience in infectious diseases, sexual health, hepatology, or BBV care.
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Someone confident in delivering complex results and coordinating multidisciplinary care.
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A natural leader who enjoys supervising junior staff and driving service improvements.
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A nurse with an interest in research and a willingness to undertake research training.
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Strong communication, organisation, and datahandling skills (including Excel or similar).
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A proactive, compassionate clinician who thrives in a fastpaced, patientfocused environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you ready to take the next step in your specialist nursing career? Were looking for an enthusiastic and forwardthinking Band 6 Senior BBV Nurse to join our dynamic team and lead the followup of HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C test results from our busy Emergency Department.
This is a unique opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice, service development, and research experience within a supportive and innovative environment. Youll be based at New Cross Hospital, with the chance to collaborate across sites and work closely with HIV, Hepatology, and Sexual Health teams.
What makes this role exciting -
Youll take the lead on managing all ED BBV test results including complex, equivocal and unconfirmed results ensuring patients receive timely, safe, and compassionate followup.
-
Youll become a key point of contact for patients with new BBV diagnoses, coordinating their care and supporting them through the next steps of their journey.
-
Youll work across multidisciplinary teams, building strong relationships with secondary care, primary care, and community partners.
-
Youll contribute to service improvement, audits, and quality initiatives that shape the future of BBV care.
-
Youll have the chance to develop research skills, support clinical trials, and gain experience as a Research Nurse.
-
Youll benefit from structured training within HIV and Sexual Health services to deepen your specialist expertise.
-
Youll deliver teaching and champion BBV awareness across the organisation.
What were looking for -
A Registered Nurse (NMC) with experience in infectious diseases, sexual health, hepatology, or BBV care.
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Someone confident in delivering complex results and coordinating multidisciplinary care.
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A natural leader who enjoys supervising junior staff and driving service improvements.
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A nurse with an interest in research and a willingness to undertake research training.
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Strong communication, organisation, and datahandling skills (including Excel or similar).
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A proactive, compassionate clinician who thrives in a fastpaced, patientfocused environment.
Person Specification
ASPIRE Course
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC).
- Extensive clinical experience in infectious diseases, with a particular focus on HIV, Hepatitis, sexual health, and the wider management of blood-borne viruses
- Post registration experience in relevant field.
- Knowledge in data collection and submission including use of Excel or other Spreadsheet software.
- Willingness to undertake research nurse training and responsibilities.
Desirable
- Research experience
- Evidence of leadership and mentoring
Person Specification
ASPIRE Course
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC).
- Extensive clinical experience in infectious diseases, with a particular focus on HIV, Hepatitis, sexual health, and the wider management of blood-borne viruses
- Post registration experience in relevant field.
- Knowledge in data collection and submission including use of Excel or other Spreadsheet software.
- Willingness to undertake research nurse training and responsibilities.
Desirable
- Research experience
- Evidence of leadership and mentoring
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.
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.
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).
