HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job responsibilities

Work as an autonomous practitioner using higher level clinical knowledge and skills to manage individual episodes of care for both male and female patients, based on physical, social, psychological and emotional needs around their HIV diagnosis

Provide a nurse led clinic for stable clients, both on or off treatments Provide counselling and support and crisis intervention as necessary Provide support and education around treatment choice, informed consent, medication compliance and safer sex

Work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team, Pharmacists, Specialist Midwife and Consultants in order to provide a holistic service to HIV positive clients and their families both in hospital and the community

Work closely with the Sexual Health Service to ensure timely and appropriate partner notification and follow up

Demonstrate a high level of clinical decision-making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care, working within his/her own scope of professional practice

Make and accept referrals to and from other disciplines, departments, other NHS trusts and voluntary agencies

Provide clinical leadership using higher level clinical skills, knowledge and expertise supervising others as appropriate

Use clinical evidence to inform and develop clinical practice within the HIV service

Manage resources effectively

Support and develop health education and promotion strategies

Have highly developed communication skills to provide care that is culturally sensitive and meets the needs of a diverse population

Willing to undertake and utilise the independent nurse prescribing course

Assist in the maintenance of accurate client records using the client database

Act as an appropriate role model and expert resource to the MDT and otheragencies as required

Support the Consultants and the Manager by providing professional leadership to the nursing and medical teams

Participate in developing, implementing and reviewing strategies for thedevelopment of clinical practice and education in HIV nursing /medicine.

Develop nursing practice in line with National, Trust and purchaser requirements

Develop nursing roles to advance the profession and HIV nursing practice

Work with colleagues to develop and communicate the vision of patient centered care

Work with the Management Team to improve care delivery through the development of clinical guidelines, policies and procedures including patient group directions and integrated care pathways.

Work with the senior nursing staff to review and support the development of the

HIV nursing service within the broader sexual health agenda

Facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate changes in practice to improve quality of care

Act as a resource and provide appropriate support for all nurses

Support and promote the development and implementation of nursing and care services that reflect the principles of clinical governance

Support and initiate clinical risk management activities within their sphere of responsibility

Facilitate continuous data collection and analysis of service activity to produce

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
• Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs managing and caring for patients with HIV at Band 6 or above
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
• Experience of leading people/line management responsibility
• Experience of leading in policy development
• Experience of independent and Team working

Desirable

• Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
• Experience of leading and managing change
• Experience of leading innovative practice
• Experience of project management

Skills

Essential

• Report writing / Presentation skills
• Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc.
• Clinical credibility
• Highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
• Highly developed analytical skills for complex situations requiring analysis
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
• Mentoring and advanced communication skills
• Proven evidence of change management skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
• Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of change management processes
• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
• Evidence of current CPD
• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training

Desirable

• Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
• Management Development Training

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration (RGN/RM/RN Child/RSCN)
• Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
• Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
• Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent in a health-related subject

Desirable

• Leadership or management development qualification
• *Non-medical prescribing qualification

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).