Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated nurse to join the TB team based at Whipps Cross hospital. This would suit someone who is looking to gain experience as a specialist nurse, working in community and clinic settings and/or an interest in infectious diseases, public health and health inclusion. The post requires a willingness to work flexibly and responsively to meet the needs of the individual, providing patient centred nursing care and advice as a case manager for a designated caseload of patients (adults and children) with active and latent TB. The post holder will be responsible for the management of complex TB patients with an emphasis on the underserved population, developing effective partnerships with allied services.
Barts Health has TB services based at three sites and sees some of the highest numbers of TB cases in the UK. Although based at Whipps Cross there will be expectation and opportunity of cross site collaboration and working.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Tuberculosis (TB) nursing team to provide and accessible and responsive high-quality TB nursing service within Barts Health NHS trust.
To facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients (adults and children), their contacts and the wider community in collaboration with the multi professional team and with other agencies, in accordance with national guidelines and locally agreed policies.
To act as a specialist role model in the delivery of expert, patient centred nursing care and advice as a case manager for own caseload of patients being treated for TB and latent TB.
To lead on the management of complex TB patients with an emphasis on the underserved population, developing effective partnerships with allied services.
To develop clinical leadership skills, to lead the TB team at Whipps Cross Hospital
Demonstrate highly developed and advanced specialist TB knowledge and skills through innovative practice leading to the development of increasing levels of autonomy.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within TB related services
- Extensive post graduate experience of working with vulnerable adults or children, i.e homelessness, substance misuse, mental health.
- Experience of staff line management
- Multi Professional Working
Desirable
- Staff recruitment/retention
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritize own workload to pressure and meet deadlines
- IT literate
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Phlebotomy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to be self- directed but also participate as a team member
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current nursing and health care issues
- Awareness of key challenges in TB nursing/TB control in UK
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Diploma/First Level Degree
- Post Graduate degree or willingness to undertake/equivalent experience
- Teaching/Mentoring course
Desirable
- Nurse prescriber/Assessment and history taking qualification
- Specialist TB nursing course Paediatric qualification/experience
Other
Essential
- Polite, helpful, diplomatic
- Visible and approachable
- Willingness to travel and work flexibly including some unsocial hours
- Positive attitude toward to change
- Able to work with key stakeholders and promote effective working relationships
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within TB related services
- Extensive post graduate experience of working with vulnerable adults or children, i.e homelessness, substance misuse, mental health.
- Experience of staff line management
- Multi Professional Working
Desirable
- Staff recruitment/retention
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritize own workload to pressure and meet deadlines
- IT literate
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Phlebotomy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to be self- directed but also participate as a team member
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current nursing and health care issues
- Awareness of key challenges in TB nursing/TB control in UK
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Diploma/First Level Degree
- Post Graduate degree or willingness to undertake/equivalent experience
- Teaching/Mentoring course
Desirable
- Nurse prescriber/Assessment and history taking qualification
- Specialist TB nursing course Paediatric qualification/experience
Other
Essential
- Polite, helpful, diplomatic
- Visible and approachable
- Willingness to travel and work flexibly including some unsocial hours
- Positive attitude toward to change
- Able to work with key stakeholders and promote effective working relationships
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
