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.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.
Please contact Sue Dart, Lead TB Nurse Barts Health for more information07906873330: Monday - Friday 8.30 - 17.30
Main duties of the job
As part of Barts Health the post holder will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital.
The post holder will work as part of the Barts Health TB nursing service to deliver patient centred nursing care for patients being treated for TB and latent TB (LTBI) and provide a flexible and responsive high quality TB service, ensuring effective patient management and protection of public health.The post holder will facilitate 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 protocols.
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
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
- First level Registered Nurse
- Degree level or willingness to work toward
- Evidence of continuing Professional development
- Teaching/Mentoring course
Desirable
- RMN/ Paediatric registered
- Phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current nursing and health care issues
- Ability to be self-directed but also participate as a team member
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize own workload to pressure and meet deadlines
- IT literate
- Excellent written and verbal English demonstrated through written and verbal communication
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in acute / community setting
- Supervising junior staff/ multi professional working
- Sound knowledge of current nursing and health care issues
- Awareness of key challenges in TB nursing/TB control in the UK
Skills
Essential
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
- Compassionate and caring
- Willing to work flexibly, responding to service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- Degree level or willingness to work toward
- Evidence of continuing Professional development
- Teaching/Mentoring course
Desirable
- RMN/ Paediatric registered
- Phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current nursing and health care issues
- Ability to be self-directed but also participate as a team member
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize own workload to pressure and meet deadlines
- IT literate
- Excellent written and verbal English demonstrated through written and verbal communication
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in acute / community setting
- Supervising junior staff/ multi professional working
- Sound knowledge of current nursing and health care issues
- Awareness of key challenges in TB nursing/TB control in the UK
Skills
Essential
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
- Compassionate and caring
- Willing to work flexibly, responding to service needs.
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).
