Clinical Nurse Specialist Facial Lipoatrophy Correction

The post holder will work within the Facial Lipoatrophy Service to provide assessment and non-surgical treatment for moderate to severe Facial Lipoatrophy in patients living with HIV. This service aims to restore facial appearance and improve patient experience and satisfaction.

Treatment of Facial Lipoatrophy is delivered by deep dermal injections of Poly-L-Lactic Acid PLLA (New-Fill®) directly into the face. This helps to correct HIV related lipoatrophy and aims to restore facial appearance. Training in the administration of the New-Fill® treatment is required to ensure efficacy and safety. The Facial Lipoatrophy Service is centralised and managed by the Chelsea and Westminster HIV services. All patients attending London HIV Clinics with moderate to severe Facial Lipoatrophy are eligible to be referred for New-Fill® treatments.

We are looking for someone who is dynamic and enthusiastic in joining our small team

Clinical Leadership and expertise.

Clinical responsibilities and independently assessing, treating and evaluating patients with Facial Lipoatrophy.

Managerial and educational responsibilities.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

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