BBV Specialist Nurse (Community)

This Band 7 post sits in the HIV and Hepatitis team at Bloomsbury Clinic, part of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. The nurse provides specialist assessment, care planning and ongoing management for people living with HIV and viral hepatitis. The role is community-based, with home visits and outreach to people who struggle to reach conventional healthcare, and a caseload of complex medical, psychological and social needs. Applicants need current NMC registration and at least two years' nursing in the relevant field.

What the job involves

• Undertake comprehensive assessments, individualised care plans and ongoing management for people with HIV and viral hepatitis
• Coordinate and deliver specialist nursing care to patients who have difficulty accessing conventional healthcare
• Manage a caseload with complex medical, psychological and social needs, supporting engagement, treatment adherence and continuity of care
• Carry out home visits and outreach in community settings
• Provide HIV and hepatitis support covering sexual health, partner notification and risk reduction
• Work with primary care, community organisations, peer support workers and specialist services to coordinate care
• Provide specialist advice, teaching and clinical supervision to nursing colleagues
• Take part in clinical audit, research, quality improvement and development of guidelines and pathways

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a registered general nurse (part 1)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' nursing in the relevant field

Skills & knowledge

• Competent in MS Office and clinical systems
• Works autonomously and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates effective leadership

Nice to have

• HIV qualification
• Non-medical prescribing
• Previous community experience
• Experience working with vulnerable groups
• Multi-agency working experience

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