NHS
TB Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job Description
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- RGN with current NMC registration
- ENB RO2 or equivalent or willingness to undertake recognised TB modules at degree level
- Non medical prescribing course or willingness to commit to course
- Community or public health qualification
- Educated to degree level
- Post registration experience in community or acute setting
- Sound knowledge and experience of TB management
- Experience of developing/ working with protocols/ PGD and clinical pathways
- Basic managerial experience
- Awareness of Luton Epidemiology
- Experience of working within a community or infection control setting
- Knowledge of Immunisation programmes
- Computer skills - Word, PowerPoint & Excel
- Ability to work as an individual in a multi-disciplinary team
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in clinical situations
- Ability to undertake immunisations
- RGN with current NMC registration
- ENB RO2 or equivalent or willingness to undertake recognised TB modules at degree level
- Non medical prescribing course or willingness to commit to course
- Community or public health qualification
- Educated to degree level
- Post registration experience in community or acute setting
- Sound knowledge and experience of TB management
- Experience of developing/ working with protocols/ PGD and clinical pathways
- Basic managerial experience
- Awareness of Luton Epidemiology
- Experience of working within a community or infection control setting
- Knowledge of Immunisation programmes
- Computer skills - Word, PowerPoint & Excel
- Ability to work as an individual in a multi-disciplinary team
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in clinical situations
- Ability to undertake immunisations
Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse with a background or experience in TB/Respiratory Nursing?
Do you have experience of working with people in their own homes or community clinics?
Would you enjoy a varied and challenging post?
If so, please continue reading.
The post holder will be expected to provide specialist nursing advice for both primary and secondary care and work to prevent and control TB by screening, vaccination, education and the monitoring of patients receiving care and treatment.
You will be responsible for the management of a caseload and will work within a multi-disciplinary team. Reporting to the Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be expected to work closely with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Acute sector and the wider Primary Health Care Service.
Please note this post will be based across both Bedford and Luton with the requirement to work and travel across both sites.
'If we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after '08.07.25'.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist nursing advice for both primary and secondary care and work to prevent TB by vaccination, education and the monitoring of patients receiving care and treatment.
In conjunction with UK Health Security Agency Staff, primary and secondary care this post implements preventative and infection control measures according to agreed protocols.
To be responsible for the management of a caseload and will work within a multi disciplinary team across all directorates and departments.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-LCA-7315821
Job locations
The Poynt
Unit 2-3 Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Key Working relationships:
Lead TB Nurse Specialist
TB Nursing Team
Physicians and staff at Luton & Dunstable Hospital
CCDC and Public Health Departments
Members of the public
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL:
To help influence and initiate change in policy and procedure when necessary.
To take reasonable steps to ensure that any advice given, or treatment carried out is research based and complies with the current Department of Health (DH) guidelines.
To assist analyse TB data and work to develop reports as requested.
Assessment skills to establish client need and interpreting appropriate action to be taken to meet the need.
To be involved in the development of procedures and agreed clinical care pathways.
Request and interpret investigation results.
PLANNING AND ORGANISATION:
To assist the TB Lead in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a trust wide TB service.
To manage the service in the absence of the Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist or senior member when necessary.
To develop and act as TB link nurse for specific directorates and departments as directed by the Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Organisation of neonatal and infant immunisation programme so that the service is delivered at the best point in the care pathway.
Organise appointments and clinics.
Organise investigative procedures in accordance with local and national TB recommendations.
To attend liaison team meetings and other departmental meetings as appropriate.
To liaise with chest clinics to facilitate contact screening and the seamless provision of care to patients moving in and out of the Luton.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
Maintain contemporaneous records, both manual and computerised.
To undertake other relevant duties commensurate with grade as appropriate.
Job responsibilities
Key Working relationships:
Lead TB Nurse Specialist
TB Nursing Team
Physicians and staff at Luton & Dunstable Hospital
CCDC and Public Health Departments
Members of the public
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL:
To help influence and initiate change in policy and procedure when necessary.
To take reasonable steps to ensure that any advice given, or treatment carried out is research based and complies with the current Department of Health (DH) guidelines.
To assist analyse TB data and work to develop reports as requested.
Assessment skills to establish client need and interpreting appropriate action to be taken to meet the need.
To be involved in the development of procedures and agreed clinical care pathways.
Request and interpret investigation results.
PLANNING AND ORGANISATION:
To assist the TB Lead in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a trust wide TB service.
To manage the service in the absence of the Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist or senior member when necessary.
To develop and act as TB link nurse for specific directorates and departments as directed by the Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Organisation of neonatal and infant immunisation programme so that the service is delivered at the best point in the care pathway.
Organise appointments and clinics.
Organise investigative procedures in accordance with local and national TB recommendations.
To attend liaison team meetings and other departmental meetings as appropriate.
To liaise with chest clinics to facilitate contact screening and the seamless provision of care to patients moving in and out of the Luton.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
Maintain contemporaneous records, both manual and computerised.
To undertake other relevant duties commensurate with grade as appropriate.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Qualifications & Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Address
The Poynt
Unit 2-3 Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
Employer's website
https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Address
The Poynt
Unit 2-3 Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
Employer's website
https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (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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