Band 6 Specialist BBV Nurse

Location: Bristol – HMP Bristol

Contract Type: 24 months FTC

Hours: Full time

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa

We are proud to be working with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust who have been voted by the Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2023.

Are you a passionate healthcare professional with a drive to make a significant impact on public health? Do you possess the expertise and leadership skills to lead initiatives combating blood-borne viruses (BBVs) across a dynamic region? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team as a Specialist Blood Borne Virus Nurse.

This post is based at HMP Bristol and you will be the BBV champion across the BSGW region (Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire). You will be required to provide your expertise and support to the other 3 prisons in this cluster, HMP's Ashfield, Erelstoke & Leyhill. This will mean some travel and virtual support (all travel can be claimed via the expenses policy).

What will you be doing?

As a Specialist BBV Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in developing strategies to prevent and control the spread of blood-borne viruses, including HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, within the BSGW region. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, public health experts, and other stakeholders to drive innovative programs and interventions. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that our initiatives are evidence-based, impactful, and aligned with national best practices.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role with substantial autonomy and influence. As the specialist BBV nurse for the region, you will be at the forefront of public health innovation, driving change and making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals affected by blood-borne viruses. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment and endless opportunities for professional growth.

What do you need?

• To be a Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN)
• NMC Registration
• 2 years post qualification experience – preferably in a prison setting
• Demonstrated involvement in health promotion activities
• Working knowledge of treatment pathways and best practice in caring for those living with BBVs
• Comfortable presenting data to different audiences and providing skills and awareness training
• Able to adapt to the changing environments and pressures on healthcare teams

What next?

If this is a role you’re interested in, and you want to join the team and help make a difference, please click on the apply button. You will be redirected to a page where you can enter your details, answer a few questions about your experience, and attach your CV. Someone will then be in touch with you to provide you with next steps.

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