About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experiencedBand 7 Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Specialist Nurse to join our HIV and Hepatitis team at Bloomsbury Clinic, part CNWL.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse with experience in HIV, hepatitis and/or sexual health to deliver high-quality, person-centred specialist care, with a particular focus on supporting people living with HIV and viral hepatitis in community settings across North Central London.
Working as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide specialist clinical assessment, treatment support and ongoing management for patients with a range of healthcare needs, including those experiencing complex medical, psychological and social challenges.
The role combines specialist clinical practice with community outreach, supporting patients who may experience barriers to accessing traditional healthcare services. This may include home visits, working collaboratively with community services and coordinating care to promote engagement, treatment adherence and continuity of care.
The successful candidate will also contribute to clinical education, service development, quality improvement and the ongoing development of innovative, accessible and inclusive HIV and hepatitis services.
Main duties of the job
- Specialist clinical care: Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans and provide ongoing management for people living with HIV and viral hepatitis.,
- Community-based care: Coordinate and deliver specialist nursing care to patients who experience difficulties accessing conventional healthcare services.
- Complex case management: Manage a caseload of patients with complex medical, psychological and social needs, promoting engagement with services, treatment adherence and continuity of care.
- Health promotion and prevention: Provide support relating to HIV and hepatitis, including sexual health, partner notification and risk reduction.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work with primary care, community organisations, peer support workers and other specialist services to ensure coordinated care.
- Education and clinical leadership: Provide specialist advice, teaching and clinical supervision to nursing colleagues, contributing to the development of nursing practice.
- Quality improvement and service development: Participate in clinical audit, research, quality improvement initiatives and the development of clinical guidelines and pathways to enhance patient experience and outcomes.
About us
At Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
Our values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership underpin everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture built on our SCARF behaviours: being Safe, Compassionate, Accountable, Reflective and Fair, ensuring both staff and patients have the best possible experience.
Working at Mortimer Market Centre
The successful candidate will be based at Mortimer Market Centre, in the heart of central London, home to the Bloomsbury Clinic and our specialist HIV and Hepatitis (BBV) and Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) services.
Mortimer Market Centre offers an established specialist healthcare environment, bringing together experienced professionals dedicated to providing inclusive, compassionate and evidence-based care to people living with HIV and viral hepatitis.
Joining our team offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced HIV and hepatitis specialists in a supportive and collaborative environment, while contributing to the continued development of community-based models of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and job specification. Please bear in mind this is a community role based at the Mortimer Market Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (NMC part 1)
- University degree/Diploma
Desirable
- HIV qualification
- Non medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years nursing in the relevant field
Desirable
- Previous community experience
- Working with vulnerable groups
- Multi-agency working
Skills
Essential
- Competent using MS Office and clinical systems
- Works autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates effective leadership
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mortimer Market Centre
Capper Street
London
WC1E 6JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)