Job summary
An autonomous practitioner, responsible for the assessment, primary and/or secondary diagnosis, management, and evaluation of treatment and/or care for a caseload of patients with Tuberculosis (Adults and Children).
Run a nurse led service for the case management of patients with Tuberculosis, screening those at risk of Tuberculosis. Apply specialist practice knowledge and skills to improve the quality of patient care.
Co-ordinate and implement an overall strategy of evidence-based care for a caseload of patients.
Lead and co-ordinate the service alongside the lead consultant.
Through effective leadership ensure the clinical multidisciplinary team deliver a safe, effective, responsive, caring, and well-led service where compassion is embedded, and a positive patient experience is achieved.
Provide strong professional clinical and managerial leadership and act as a professional role model.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
Communication
Communicate highly sensitive and complex information with empathy ensuring that information is understood.
Ensure patients, their carers' and the MDT have access to specialist information and provide care that that meets individual patients' needs at all stages of the care pathway. This includes the provision of telephone support/ advice.
Frequent exposure to highly distressing events. Working and supporting staff and patients/family/carers within a highly emotive environment (if applicable).
Communicating and co-operating with other specialist areas, promoting and maintaining good working relationships within own clinical area and across the organisation, giving accurate information as required.
An active member of the clinical nursing team contributing to Trust wide nursing groups and meetings.
Develop expertise in dealing with interpersonal conflict and be responsible for the resolution of any adverse situation/incidents. Comply and promote compliance to Trust policies e.g., Harassment and Bullying.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Packhttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the post holder will act in an advisory capacity at local and national level to respiratory charities such as TB alert and Asthma + Lung UK and to be an active member of organizations that promote excellence in respiratory practice such as the Royal College of Nursing, Respiratory nurses group, association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists and the European Respiratory Society
Works across organisational and professional boundaries.
Provide specialist education for healthcare professionals.
Independent prescribers will be able to prescribe within their scope of practice. This role can be offered on a band 6 or 7 depending on experience and clinical competency. Training will be given to assist the successful candidate in achieving competencies to fulfil the band 7 role. The expectation is that this will be achieved within the first six months of the role commencing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the post holder will act in an advisory capacity at local and national level to respiratory charities such as TB alert and Asthma + Lung UK and to be an active member of organizations that promote excellence in respiratory practice such as the Royal College of Nursing, Respiratory nurses group, association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists and the European Respiratory Society
Works across organisational and professional boundaries.
Provide specialist education for healthcare professionals.
Independent prescribers will be able to prescribe within their scope of practice. This role can be offered on a band 6 or 7 depending on experience and clinical competency. Training will be given to assist the successful candidate in achieving competencies to fulfil the band 7 role. The expectation is that this will be achieved within the first six months of the role commencing.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Current RN, registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications.
- BSc Degree in relevant field.
- Significant demonstrable experience within specialty with evidence of professional development.
- Teaching qualification /experience with an accredited NMC mentorship course.
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children including those experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, and immigration problems.
Desirable
- Independent prescriber
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Counselling and research awareness
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Current RN, registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications.
- BSc Degree in relevant field.
- Significant demonstrable experience within specialty with evidence of professional development.
- Teaching qualification /experience with an accredited NMC mentorship course.
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children including those experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, and immigration problems.
Desirable
- Independent prescriber
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Counselling and research awareness
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
