Job Description

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse with a special interest in HIV care? We are looking for a Band 6 Community HIV Specialist Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team in West Sussex, based in either Brighton or Crawley, and working across both West Sussex and Brighton and Hove areas.



This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to people living with HIV in the community. You'll work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with complex needs through holistic assessment, care planning, and self-management. You'll also play a key role in developing the service, sharing best practice, and promoting education and awareness across the wider health and care system.



If you're committed to reducing stigma, improving outcomes, and making a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.



This is a fixed term role for 6 months, and secondments may be considered.



Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust/within Sussex Community NHS trust and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/manager. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.



Manage a caseload of patients living with HIV, delivering specialist nursing care in the community.



Provide holistic assessments, care planning, and discharge coordination in collaboration with primary care and acute services.



Offer expert advice and support to patients, carers, and professionals across statutory and voluntary sectors.



Lead on education, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.



Participate in audits, research, and the delivery of training to students and colleagues.



Travel across a wide geographical area in West Sussex--access to a car is essential.



We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.



Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.



Why work for us?



Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing

Varied environments:

community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex

Flexible working options:

part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement



Excellent training, development, and research opportunities



Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff



Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton



Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks



Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust



Our values - Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence - guide everything we do.



We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.



This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role, responsibilities, and essential criteria.