Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the HIV CNS team across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for NUH.
The HIV CNS are part of the multidisciplinary team that care for approximately 1200 patients living with HIV. The role requires working autonomously as well as part of the multidisciplinary team, supporting and treating both inpatients and outpatients.
Teaching both internal and external agencies is also an element of the CNS role.
Main duties of the job
The main duties include informing newly diagnosed patients of their HIV status and performing partner notification.
Administering treatments and performing venepuncture.
Attending multidisciplinary meetings to discuss treatment and plan of care for stable and unstable patients.
Wellbeing and social support for both inpatients and outpatients.
Education and health promotion.
Safeguarding.
Teaching professionals one to one and in group settings.
Women's health - including ante natal support.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the HIV CNS involves working autonomously and well as part of the MDT. Providing treatments and care for both in and out patients living with HIV. Please familiarise yourself with the attached job description for a detailed description of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the HIV CNS involves working autonomously and well as part of the MDT. Providing treatments and care for both in and out patients living with HIV. Please familiarise yourself with the attached job description for a detailed description of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Current level one NMC registration
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
Diploma/Degree level study in sexual health/HIV or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree level study in sexual health/HIV or equivalent
Have a suitable teaching & assessing qualification.
Desirable
- Have a suitable teaching & assessing qualification.
Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) level 1
Desirable
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) level 1
Relevant post-basic study
Essential
- Relevant post-basic study
Possession of a Mentoring Certificate
Essential
- Possession of a Mentoring Certificate
Evidence of continuing professional development / reflective profile
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development / reflective profile
Research/audit training/experience.
Desirable
- Research/audit training/experience.
Demonstrate experience within the field of HIV care with some medicine experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience within the field of HIV care with some medicine experience
Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and postregistration students.
Essential
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post registration students.
Person Specification
Current level one NMC registration
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
Diploma/Degree level study in sexual health/HIV or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree level study in sexual health/HIV or equivalent
Have a suitable teaching & assessing qualification.
Desirable
- Have a suitable teaching & assessing qualification.
Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) level 1
Desirable
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) level 1
Relevant post-basic study
Essential
- Relevant post-basic study
Possession of a Mentoring Certificate
Essential
- Possession of a Mentoring Certificate
Evidence of continuing professional development / reflective profile
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development / reflective profile
Research/audit training/experience.
Desirable
- Research/audit training/experience.
Demonstrate experience within the field of HIV care with some medicine experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience within the field of HIV care with some medicine experience
Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and postregistration students.
Essential
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post registration students.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).