Specialist HIV Nurse

NHS

  • Dudley
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 hours ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, motivated, and dedicated band 6 HIV Specialist Nurse to join the HIV Service.The HIV departmentis a busy and challenging environment to work in. The post holder must be able todemonstrateexcellent communication skills,have the ability toremain calm under pressure and be able to multi-task whilst also being aware of patientconfidentiality.Main duties of the jobThe post holder willbe responsible forprovidinga high standard of healthcare to patients accessing theHIV service. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team offering holistic, non-judgemental caredemonstratingprofessional and ethical responsibilities and to build andmaintaincollaborative/integrated working with other professional organisations and Third sector groups to ensure the health needs of the patient are met.About usAt the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number253-0925-7429071Job locationsDudleyRussells Hall HospitalDudleyDY1 2HQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertakePerson SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential
  • NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) or Midwife
  • Relevant contraceptive qualification
  • Relevant CASH/GUM experience
  • Evidence recent professional development
  • To work under Patient Group Directives (PGDs)
Desirable
  • Recognised mentorship and preceptorship or willingness to undertake
Skills & ExperienceEssential
  • Must have recent primary or secondary healthcare experience within a Sexual Health environment
  • Comprehensive Sexual Health nursing skills
  • Experience of delivering teaching and education programmes to clients and staff
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of confidentiality issues, in particular those associated with sexual health patients
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
  • Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Able to work flexibly e.g. internal rotation
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential
  • NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) or Midwife
  • Relevant contraceptive qualification
  • Relevant CASH/GUM experience
  • Evidence recent professional development
  • To work under Patient Group Directives (PGDs)
Desirable
  • Recognised mentorship and preceptorship or willingness to undertake
Skills & ExperienceEssential
  • Must have recent primary or secondary healthcare experience within a Sexual Health environment
  • Comprehensive Sexual Health nursing skills
  • Experience of delivering teaching and education programmes to clients and staff
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of confidentiality issues, in particular those associated with sexual health patients
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
  • Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Able to work flexibly e.g. internal rotation

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