HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community

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

Acting as a link between Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust HIV services and the community setting, you will holistically manage a caseload of people living with HIV, who may have complex physical and psychosocial needs. You will work within a small and dynamic team based from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, regularly collaborating with other professionals, utilising telemedicine where appropriate and hot-desking from various sites. You will be responsible for visiting patients in their homes, or in other community-based settings, such as, GP surgeries, and drug and alcohol treatment centres.

The team aims to improve access to, and engagement with HIV treatment and care; to reduce unnecessary attendance and admission to healthcare services; and to support discharge planning where appropriate. They also seek to improve overall health, wellbeing and quality of life by empowering patients to take a fuller role in their healthcare and in addressing the wider determinants of their health. Apply today if you're eager for a new challenge., As part of a multidisciplinary team and in liaison with acute services at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to enhance the provision of care to people living with HIV currently on or off antiretroviral therapy and to empower individuals to maximise their independence.

By working in partnership with community nursing services, GP practices, acute providers and local social services, establish a close working relationship that is essential in ensuring that care is coordinated and responsive to individual need.

To work both as an independent practitioner and in partnership with the Senior HIV Community Clinical Nurse Specialist, supporting stable HIV patients across all areas commissioned by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

To provide proactive case management of patients with HIV with highly complex needs who struggle with antiretroviral treatment adherence and accessing care.

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

To promote collaboration between acute services and community health and social care providers.

To organise and facilitate teaching and training on HIV-related issues, with specific focus on supporting patients taking antiretroviral therapy.

To be proactive and innovative in the development of HIV as a clinical specialism.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.