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Barts Health NHS Trust

TB Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 12 June 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a specialist nurse with TB experience and clinical knowledge of working with clients with TB.

The team provides Nurse Led clinics and a range of services to patients referred into them from GP's and Hospital teams, including, Contact tracing, DOT & TB screening. You will also work alongside a team of Respiratory Consultants and in Conjunction with other Nurse Specialists who may be based at different locations

Main duties of the job

  • Working with a team of specialist nurses whilst managing your own case load, you will be motivated, forward thinking and able to plan and prioritize care for patients with complex health care needs.
  • Naturally, you will need to be flexible, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team based within the Community at Shrewsbury Road Healthcare Centre.

About us

  • We valve our staff and aim to provide fulfilling working environments
  • Kind- we are considerate and thoughtful, so you feel respected and included.
  • Collaborative - We work collaboratively for the benefit of patients and staff valuing others' views and ideas.
  • Expert - Valving expert skills knowledge and experience to improve standards.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year Per Anum inc (Pay Award Pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7222905NUH

Job locations

Newham University Hospital , Newham Chest Clinic

Shrewsbury Road Health Centre,

London

E7 8QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN Level 1
  • Relevant Degree
  • Teaching / mentoring course

Desirable

  • Specialist TB nursing course

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years Post Registration Exp. Including 4 years recent acute / working in TB care

Desirable

  • Management qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Update Knowledge of the factors influencing compliance with TB management within the population locally and Nationally

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate TB care delivered to patients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives.
  • Ability to prioritize own workload under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent Communication skills- Verbal, Non-verbal and written
  • Experienced in Mantoux testing & results interpretation
  • Ability to work independently & with others

Other

Essential

  • Good Health
  • Computer skills exp. & participation in clinical audit
  • Able to demonstrate regular up-dating of knowledge and learning
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN Level 1
  • Relevant Degree
  • Teaching / mentoring course

Desirable

  • Specialist TB nursing course

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years Post Registration Exp. Including 4 years recent acute / working in TB care

Desirable

  • Management qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Update Knowledge of the factors influencing compliance with TB management within the population locally and Nationally

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate TB care delivered to patients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives.
  • Ability to prioritize own workload under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent Communication skills- Verbal, Non-verbal and written
  • Experienced in Mantoux testing & results interpretation
  • Ability to work independently & with others

Other

Essential

  • Good Health
  • Computer skills exp. & participation in clinical audit
  • Able to demonstrate regular up-dating of knowledge and learning

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital , Newham Chest Clinic

Shrewsbury Road Health Centre,

London

E7 8QP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital , Newham Chest Clinic

Shrewsbury Road Health Centre,

London

E7 8QP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Maureen Alfred

m.alfred@nhs.net

02073639180

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year Per Anum inc (Pay Award Pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7222905NUH

Job locations

Newham University Hospital , Newham Chest Clinic

Shrewsbury Road Health Centre,

London

E7 8QP


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