Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 May 2025

Job summary

Band 6 TB Specialist Nurse (Sister/Charge Nurse)

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated Tuberculosis (TB) service. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high-quality care, education, and support to patients affected by TB.

This is a varied and rewarding role, primarily based within community and outpatient settings, with occasional responsibilities within the acute hospital environment. As a key member of our specialist team, you will play a vital role in promoting health, providing treatment, and supporting patients through their TB journey.

We are looking for a senior registered nurse to step into this Band 6 TB Specialist Nurse role. You should have a solid background in acute medical nursing and be committed to further professional development and training. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential, as community visits and outpatient clinics are a core part of the role.

While previous experience in TB nursing and a relevant degree in acute or critical care are desirable, they are not essential. Comprehensive training and support will be provided to the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient care in the community without direct supervision.

  • To deputise for senior TB nurse in their absence
  • Contact tracing for all TB cases
  • To work with senior TB nurse to help improve the TB services.
  • Improving knowledge within communities in the local area most affected by TB
  • Supervising directly observed therapy when required

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-KMU219

Job locations

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Rd

Windsor

SL4 3DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • BLS certified

Desirable

  • Degree level registration

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to work flexible shifts on weekdays, depending on service requirements but generally 5 hours per day, 3 days a week
  • Full driving licence with access to a car

Experience

Essential

  • Respiratory nursing
  • General medicine

Desirable

  • TB nursing experience
  • Community experience

Competency

Essential

  • Able to work as an effective team member
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Ability to adapt to change within the working environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • BLS certified

Desirable

  • Degree level registration

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to work flexible shifts on weekdays, depending on service requirements but generally 5 hours per day, 3 days a week
  • Full driving licence with access to a car

Experience

Essential

  • Respiratory nursing
  • General medicine

Desirable

  • TB nursing experience
  • Community experience

Competency

Essential

  • Able to work as an effective team member
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Ability to adapt to change within the working environment

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Rd

Windsor

SL4 3DP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Rd

Windsor

SL4 3DP


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead TB nurse Specialist

Sukhwinder Sandhu

sukhwinder.sandhu@nhs.net

03006146070

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-KMU219

Job locations

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Rd

Windsor

SL4 3DP


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