BBV Specialist Nurse (Community)

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Band 7 Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Specialist Nurse to join our HIV and Hepatitis team at Bloomsbury Clinic, part CNWL.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse with experience in HIV, hepatitis and/or sexual health to deliver high-quality, person-centred specialist care, with a particular focus on supporting people living with HIV and viral hepatitis in community settings across North Central London.

Working as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide specialist clinical assessment, treatment support and ongoing management for patients with a range of healthcare needs, including those experiencing complex medical, psychological and social challenges.

The role combines specialist clinical practice with community outreach, supporting patients who may experience barriers to accessing traditional healthcare services. This may include home visits, working collaboratively with community services and coordinating care to promote engagement, treatment adherence and continuity of care.

The successful candidate will also contribute to clinical education, service development, quality improvement and the ongoing development of innovative, accessible and inclusive HIV and hepatitis services.

Main duties of the job

• • Specialist clinical care: Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans and provide ongoing management for people living with HIV and viral hepatitis.,
  • Community-based care: Coordinate and deliver specialist nursing care to patients who experience difficulties accessing conventional healthcare services.
  • Complex case management: Manage a caseload of patients with complex medical, psychological and social needs, promoting engagement with services, treatment adherence and continuity of care.
  • Health promotion and prevention: Provide support relating to HIV and hepatitis, including sexual health, partner notification and risk reduction.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work with primary care, community organisations, peer support workers and other specialist services to ensure coordinated care.
  • Education and clinical leadership: Provide specialist advice, teaching and clinical supervision to nursing colleagues, contributing to the development of nursing practice.
  • Quality improvement and service development: Participate in clinical audit, research, quality improvement initiatives and the development of clinical guidelines and pathways to enhance patient experience and outcomes.

Working for our organisation

At Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership underpin everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture built on our SCARF behaviours: being Safe, Compassionate, Accountable, Reflective and Fair, ensuring both staff and patients have the best possible experience.

Working at Mortimer Market Centre

The successful candidate will be based at Mortimer Market Centre, in the heart of central London, home to the Bloomsbury Clinic and our specialist HIV and Hepatitis (BBV) and Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) services.

Mortimer Market Centre offers an established specialist healthcare environment, bringing together experienced professionals dedicated to providing inclusive, compassionate and evidence-based care to people living with HIV and viral hepatitis.

Joining our team offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced HIV and hepatitis specialists in a supportive and collaborative environment, while contributing to the continued development of community-based models of care.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see attached job description and job specification. Please bear in mind this is a community role based at the Mortimer Market Centre.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse (NMC part 1)
• University degree/Diploma

Desirable criteria

• HIV qualification
• Non medical prescribing

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 2 years nursing in the relevant field

Desirable criteria

• Previous community experience
• Working with vulnerable groups
• Multi-agency working

Skills

Essential criteria

• Competent using MS Office and clinical systems
• Works autonomously and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates effective leadership