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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust HIV Service in a developmental role.
The successful candidate will work alongside the HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist Team to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to provide specialist nursing care for people living with HIV. The post will support progression from Band 5 to Band 6 through completion of a structured development programme based on the National HIV Nurses Association (NHIVNA) Competency Framework and Person-Centred Model of HIV Nursing Care. [nhivna.org], [nhivna.org]
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for people living with HIV.
Develop specialist knowledge of HIV infection, treatment options, monitoring requirements and long-term management.
Support individuals newly diagnosed with HIV, providing education and emotional support under supervision.
Participate in nurse-led clinics and virtual/telephone reviews as competencies develop.
Undertake holistic assessments including physical, psychological, social and sexual health needs.
Promote self-management and health literacy through individualised education and support.
Monitor patients receiving antiretroviral therapy and recognise potential adherence issues, side effects and treatment concerns.
Provide advice and signposting to relevant health, social care and voluntary services.
Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policy.
Act as a patient advocate, addressing barriers to engagement and access to care.
Support the delivery of care in the main clinic in Truro, in peripheral clinics (Bodmin and Penzance) and home visits across the county.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
156-8311836
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
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