Specialist Nurse (HIV)

Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for people living with HIV.

Develop specialist knowledge of HIV infection, treatment options, monitoring requirements and long-term management.

Support individuals newly diagnosed with HIV, providing education and emotional support under supervision.

Participate in nurse-led clinics and virtual/telephone reviews as competencies develop.

Undertake holistic assessments including physical, psychological, social and sexual health needs.

Promote self-management and health literacy through individualised education and support.

Monitor patients receiving antiretroviral therapy and recognise potential adherence issues, side effects and treatment concerns.

Provide advice and signposting to relevant health, social care and voluntary services.

Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policy.

Act as a patient advocate, addressing barriers to engagement and access to care.

Support the delivery of care in the main clinic in Truro, in peripheral clinics (Bodmin and Penzance) and home visits across the county.

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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse adult level 1

Desirable: - Relevant degree level study

Experience

Essential: - 2 years post registration experience

Desirable: - Experience in HIV, sexual health, infectious diseases

Skills

Essential: - Venepuncture

Desirable: - Teaching and assessing qualification