Advanced Nurse Practitioner (HIV) in London

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support.

Main area HIV Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent: Mon-Sat Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Sat) Job ref 289-SC-488

Site 56 Dean Street Town London Salary £66,274 - £73,496 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/ :59 Interview date 20/11/2026

Job overview

56 Dean Street is Europe's largest Sexual Health and HIV service targeting the LGBTQ+ community. We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse specialising in HIV to lead our Nurse Practitioner team and become an integral part of our service.

• The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in HIV will use their specialist knowledge, skills and experience in providing HIV care to patients attending the HIV departments within the Specialist Care Directorate. They will work as a self-directed independent practitioner managing a defined caseload of patients with complex needs for regular follow-up care and treatment, providing care which focuses on enabling patients to optimise their health within the limitations of a chronic and life-threatening disease.
• The ANP will inform the strategic direction of the Directorate regarding the continued development of nurse led HIV care. The ANP will provide specialist education and development for nursing staff and colleagues through education programmes, individual development programmes and clinical supervision.
• The ANP will directly line manage the Nurse Practitioner team and support the nursing team and junior doctors to complete competency-based training programmes appropriate to their level. The ANP promotes excellence in nursing practice through the integration of expert clinical practice, education, consultancy, acting as a resource, developing practice and commitment to research and audit.

Main duties of the job

• Use their advanced expertise and clinical skills to manage a case load of patients including those with highly complex treatment and psycho-social needs, referred by the medical consultant or team doctors for ongoing follow-up care, referring to the physician as appropriate
• Assess and interpret complex clinical information and data in partnership with the patient to make appropriate diagnoses, developing and implementing a plan of healthcare management including prescribing medications or refer for medical review if required.
• To develop and expand upon a specialist interest with the HIV service, for example management of older patients, co-infection, minoritised ethnic groups, hard to reach groups or women, developing the service, writing guidelines and providing specialist education.
• To identify education and learning needs across the multi professional team and external to the Trust within the specialist field of HIV caseload management, nurse-led care and treatment support, implementing and evaluating both formal and informal education programmes
• Directly line manage the Nurse Practitioner Team, providing all HR aspects e.g. PDR, sickness, annual leave etc.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information on the role, paying particular attention to the person specification

Education and Qualificactions

• Registered Nurse
• Accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification or appropriate MSc or Masters Level Course
• Qualifications in the speciality of HIV (for example the ENB 934 or similar) or a recognised HIV course
• Non-Medical Prescribing course
• Evidence of recent, relevant professional development at recognised accredited level

Experience

• Substantial experience in HIV including providing HIV treatment support, case management, provision of and supporting newly diagnosed patients
• Experience of managing a case load of patients and nurse-delivered clinics
• Experience of writing and implementing protocols and guidelines
• Experience of working as a Non-Medical Prescriber

Skill and Knowledge

• Comprehensive theoretical and clinical knowledge of HIV related health conditions
• Ability to undertake comprehensive history taking
• Ability to undertake physical examinations and assessments
• Ability to independently assess patients, interpret clinical findings diagnose and implement appropriate treatment for HIV related conditions within own competency and refer to physician as appropriate
• Ability to communicate bad news with sensitivity and clinical knowledge
• Experience in the performance management process

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

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