Health Advisor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a fixed-term Health Advisor role covering a 6-month secondment within the Harrison Wing, one of the largest HIV outpatient departments in London. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of vulnerable patients, providing psychosocial support and partner notification. The role requires significant prior experience in Health Advising and a working knowledge of support services for people living with HIV, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Key responsibilities
- Holding a caseload of complex patients
- Partner Notification
- Supporting newly diagnosed patients
- Referrals to other general and HIV-specific services
- Liaision with GPs, community teams, and specialist mental health services
- Participation in Ward Rounds, Lost to Follow-Up and Vulnerable Patients pathway
- Facilitation of specialist Mental Health MDT
- Supervision of Peer Mentor, Patient Representative and Alcohol & Drug Support Workers
Essential criteria
- More than 1 yr experience of working as a Health Advisor
- Counselling certificate
- Experience of supervising staff
Desirable criteria
- More than 1 yr experience of working in HIV services
- Counselling diploma
- Experience of facilitating MDTs
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Health Advisor
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
The current post holder is on secondment so we are looking for a Health Advisor with significant HIV experience to cover the role.
Approximately 4500 patients are registered for their care at the Harrison Wing making us one of the biggest and busiest HIV outpatient departments in the capital.
As well providing HIV and sexual health outpatient services we also care for inpatients, primarily on Hillyers Ward at St Thomas' Hospital.
This role would suit an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Health Advisor with excellent communication and leadership skills. The successful applicant will be expected to support some of the most vulnerable patients under our care. Duties will include holding a caseload of vulnerable patients for psychosocial support, partner notification and active participation in the MDT.
As this is to cover a 6 month secondment, the successful applicant will already have a working knowledge of support services available for PLHIV. Additionally, as this is the sole Health Advisor post in the Harrison Wing, you will need significant prior work experience of Health Advising.
For further inquiries or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: [contact details removed], Advanced Nurse Practitioner on [phone number removed].
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