NHS

Specialist TB Nurse


Pay47,810.00 - 54,710.00 / year
LocationRochford/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9364-25-0782?language=en&page=858&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The post holder will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the day to day delivery of aspects of the TB service in order to deliver high quality care to patients and ensure best use of resources andraising the profile of the TB specialist service as an specialist resource within Primary Care and Secondary Care.

      Main duties of the job

      Ensuring appropriate diagnosis, treatment and individual care plans are in place as well as providing an educative function to GPs and Practice Nurses.

      Provide leadership and Managerial supervision to the team ensuring that all staff have regular supervision, annual performance appraisals and Personal Development Plans.

      Provide highly specialist clinical advice and support to colleagues and health professionals on complex TB cases and NTMB in accordance with present standards/protocols/legislation and procedural guidelines.

      Manage TB clinics in the community, including medication review, and where appropriate titrate medications within agreed guidelines.

      Maintain professional networking relationships with all relevant professionals, agencies and organisations.

      Oversee the management and delivery of highly specialist mass screening events including contact screening and agreed screening of required accommodations.

      Input into agenda setting at Staff meetings and chair as required.

      About us

      EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

      • Season Ticket Loans
      • NHS discounts for staff
      • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
      • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
      • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
      • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
      • Day One Flexible Employer

      The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

      Join our Staff bank

      What is Staff Bank?

      Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

      All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

      If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

      Details

      Date posted

      21 July 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 7

      Salary

      £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      364-A-9192

      Job locations

      Raphael House

      Old Ship Lane

      Rochford

      SS4 1DD


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Clinical Responsibilities:

      Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a approach in the management of adults within this specialised area in the community.

      Develop and maintain competencies in extended skills in relation to this specialty.

      Follow agreed legislation, procedures and protocols in collaboration with other health professionals caring for patients.

      Maintain high standards of evidence-based care, monitoring that care is provided in a safe and effective manner.

      Ensure accurate, comprehensive and concise information is recorded by utilising Standards for Records and Record Keeping (NMC

      Lead the development and implementation of audit and evaluation of the service

      Work in close collaboration with secondary care respiratory and medical teams.

      Represent the service at regional and national TB meetings including Clinical Network Meetings, MDT Meetings and those requiring clinical input. It is accepted that at times, the HCA works without direct supervision and the Team Leader acknowledges accountability of all delegated care.

      To manage daily workload efficiently and effectively, taking into account the needs and preferences of the patient.

      To maintain practice to the standards set by the Care Quality Commission.

      Supervises staff to report any changes in a patients condition or circumstances and lead on advice and support of complex cases.

      Ensure own clinical and professional development maintaining own personal development plan, peer review and clinical supervision.

      Contribute to educational programmes which identify the education needs of staff, patients and carers in relation to TB.

      Assist patients in identifying their care needs, evaluating and managing their own care to ensure they seek appropriate help and advice when required.

      Promote a positive attitude to health by participating in health education programmes offering information and guidance.

      Demonstrate the application of evidence based practice and take part in research projects and audit pertaining to TB and NTMB.

      Critically evaluate research findings and apply findings to clinical practice where appropriate

      Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.

      Be aware of and act within current EPUT Policies and Guidelines to clinical practice and Health and Safety at Work Policy.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Clinical Responsibilities:

      Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a approach in the management of adults within this specialised area in the community.

      Develop and maintain competencies in extended skills in relation to this specialty.

      Follow agreed legislation, procedures and protocols in collaboration with other health professionals caring for patients.

      Maintain high standards of evidence-based care, monitoring that care is provided in a safe and effective manner.

      Ensure accurate, comprehensive and concise information is recorded by utilising Standards for Records and Record Keeping (NMC

      Lead the development and implementation of audit and evaluation of the service

      Work in close collaboration with secondary care respiratory and medical teams.

      Represent the service at regional and national TB meetings including Clinical Network Meetings, MDT Meetings and those requiring clinical input. It is accepted that at times, the HCA works without direct supervision and the Team Leader acknowledges accountability of all delegated care.

      To manage daily workload efficiently and effectively, taking into account the needs and preferences of the patient.

      To maintain practice to the standards set by the Care Quality Commission.

      Supervises staff to report any changes in a patients condition or circumstances and lead on advice and support of complex cases.

      Ensure own clinical and professional development maintaining own personal development plan, peer review and clinical supervision.

      Contribute to educational programmes which identify the education needs of staff, patients and carers in relation to TB.

      Assist patients in identifying their care needs, evaluating and managing their own care to ensure they seek appropriate help and advice when required.

      Promote a positive attitude to health by participating in health education programmes offering information and guidance.

      Demonstrate the application of evidence based practice and take part in research projects and audit pertaining to TB and NTMB.

      Critically evaluate research findings and apply findings to clinical practice where appropriate

      Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.

      Be aware of and act within current EPUT Policies and Guidelines to clinical practice and Health and Safety at Work Policy.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience working as a TB nurse Specialist

      Desirable

      • Experience working with patients who have a diagnosis of TB

      Skills

      Essential

      • Experience in managing a TB patient caseload

      Desirable

      • Experience in working within a clinic setting
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience working as a TB nurse Specialist

      Desirable

      • Experience working with patients who have a diagnosis of TB

      Skills

      Essential

      • Experience in managing a TB patient caseload

      Desirable

      • Experience in working within a clinic setting

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Raphael House

      Old Ship Lane

      Rochford

      SS4 1DD


      Employer's website

      https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Raphael House

      Old Ship Lane

      Rochford

      SS4 1DD


      Employer's website

      https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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