Job summary
The post holder will practice as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality care for people living with HIV (PLWHIV) under the care of Barnsley HIV Service. This care will be delivered as directed by the HIV medical team.
The post holder will:
1. Offer support and care coordination to clients, their relatives, partners, and carers.
2. Undertake patient-related care under the direction of the HIV medical team.
3. Work with the wider MDT to manage lost to follow-up patients and deliver a model that allows safe monitoring and management of patients to enable them to re-access care within Barnsley HIV Clinic Services.
4. Provide regular reporting on service activity as required.
5. Participate in audit and attend regular clinical review meetings of complex patients.
6. The post holder might be required to work across Barnsley and local areas, which may entail travel and working at different hospital sites for meetings or patient care.
Main duties include supporting the MDT in providing an effective and safe service for assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education of people living with HIV, with care that is evidence-based and culturally sensitive.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We seek passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether starting your healthcare journey or an experienced professional, we have a role for you!
* Access to NHS Pension
* Annual leave on your Birthday
* Welcome payment for some posts
* Refer a friend scheme
* Training and Development opportunities
* Flexible Working
* Access to Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
* Up to 33 days annual leave
We aim to be an inclusive employer, valuing personal stories and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience, LGBTQIA+ community members, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and from BAME backgrounds.
Spectrum Community Health CIC offers award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority, and other partners, focusing on people—patients, staff, and partners.
Date posted: 24 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum pro rota
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 847-RM-24-V419-A
Job locations: Barnsley Sexual health, Gateway Plaza, Barnsley, Sackville street, Barnsley, S70 2RD
Job description
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Registered Adult Nurse
* Post-Graduate or equivalent experience/portfolio evidence
* Understanding of confidentiality
* Knowledge of the National and International HIV Agenda
* Phlebotomy skills
* Effective organisational and management skills
* Computer literacy, including Electronic Patient Records
* Ability to work autonomously
* Recognise own professional limitations
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Enthusiasm for HIV Nursing Care
Desirable:
* Specialist training in STI Management, Contraception, Sub Dermal Implants, IUDs (related to HIV+ females)
* Understanding of the National Sexual Health Agenda
* Typing and presentation skills
* Experience in outpatient clinics and MDT working
* Use of PGDs
* Experience discussing test results and delivering bad news
Additional requirements
This post is subject to a DBS check and current UK professional registration. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Spectrum Community Health CIC, Barnsley Sexual health, Gateway Plaza, Barnsley, S70 2RD. https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/
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