# HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community

**Company**: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
**Location**: London
**Experience**: senior
**Salary**: £58133.00 to £65261.00
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the HIV Community Clinical Nurse Specialist team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, an internationally recognised HIV directorate.

As a HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community, you will manage a caseload of people living with HIV who may have complex physical and psychosocial needs, acting as a link between the hospital's HIV services and the community setting.

The team aims to improve access to and engagement with HIV treatment and care, reduce unnecessary attendance and admission to healthcare services, and support discharge planning.

**Main Duties of the Job**

- Provide holistic care to patients with HIV, working within a small and dynamic team, and collaborating with other professionals.

- Visit patients in their homes or community-based settings such as GP surgeries and drug and alcohol treatment centres.

- Work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance the provision of care to people living with HIV.

- Establish close working relationships with community nursing services, GP practices, acute providers, and local social services.

- Provide proactive case management of patients with highly complex needs who struggle with antiretroviral treatment adherence and accessing care.

- Act as an expert and resource on HIV-related healthcare issues to specialist palliative care services, local nursing services, GPs, and social service teams.

- Organise and facilitate teaching and training on HIV-related issues.

**Person Specification**

- Registered Nurse - Adult.

- Substantial experience in HIV.

- Mentorship course or equivalent.

- Qualification in the specialty of HIV or a recognised HIV course.

- Adherence and treatment support training.

- Evidence of recent, relevant professional development.

- Skilled in venepuncture.

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary: £58,133 to £65,261 per annum.

- Flexible working arrangements.

- Opportunities for professional development.

**About Us**

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts, rated 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

## Skills

### Required
- HIV care
- Community nursing
- Case management
- Patient education
- Venepuncture
- Communication skills
- IT literacy
- Prioritisation
- Independent practice

### Nice to have
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Masters course or working towards a masters
- Mental health training/qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Experience of undertaking audits and research
- Counselling experience

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