Job summary
An exciting training opportunity has arisen for a nurse who would like to develop their skills in the field of HIV to work towards the role of Advanced Nurse Specialist in HIV (Band 7).Usually a two year training program, however, a Nurse with previous Sexual Health and/or Contraception and/or HIV experience may not require the full two years.
Following completion of this training and competencies, you will become an HIV Advanced Nurse Specialist able deliver a high quality HIV treatment service alongside our multi-disciplinary team.
Your training will include elements of in house training, self-directed learning and as a requirement of the service completing a non-medical prescribing qualification if not already undertaken. The successful candidate will be based in York but will be expected to travel to our other HIV treatment services provided across the county.
Part time hours (a minimum of 22.5 hrs per week) will be considered, to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
The Band 6 HIV Nurse Specialist will be responsible for providing clinic based and remote HIV care to patients, whilst developing skills, completing required training, and undertaking a non-medical prescribing course.
Once you have become a Band 7 HIV Advanced Nurse Specialist you will take on specialist interest roles, lead on service improvement projects and manage the day to day running of the clinics. The service provides support and appointment clinics 5 days a week in services across York and North Yorkshire.
The department has a consultant and nurse-led approach to the delivery of services and care. Once trained you will be responsible for the autonomous management of total episodes of care for patients including patient assessment, independent examination, STI screening, supply of HIV treatments and ongoing patient support.
Applicants need to possess outstanding communication skills and be a team player who has a real passion for the development of a quality HIV Services
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
The NHS Staff Council has accepted the pay offer made by the government for Agenda for Change staff in England, which you will see is reflected on the salary for this role. Thenew salary rates for this year(2023/24)willtake effect from 1 April 2023. Eligible staff can expect to receive the additional 2022/23 payment and the new 2023/24 pay rates (including back pay to 1 April) as part of their pay in June.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Communication and people skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Post Graduate qualification to Diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
- Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service
- Dual trained in GUM & CaSH
Person Specification
Communication and people skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Post Graduate qualification to Diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
- Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service
- Dual trained in GUM & CaSH
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
