Job summary
The TB nurse specialist will be a member of the TB service providing support to patients, families and carers, delivering expert patient-centred nursing care and act as a case manager for own caseload of patients being treated for Tuberculosis/Non TB Mycobacterial infection (NMTB) and Latent TB Infection (LTBI).
Main duties of the job
- To autonomously run nurse led TB contact clinics and TB/NMTB patient clinics.
- Facilitate accurate healthcare information, health advice and appropriate support and referral.
- To participate in developing the strategic direction of the TB service in line with national and local targets working closely with the Band 7 TB Nurses.
- Provide screening/immunisation clinics for TB contacts and new entrants, children and adults.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work under patient specific/group directions to perform and assess Mantoux testing, interpreting results appropriately, administering BCG as required or sending for further investigation in accordance with NICE TB guidance (2016).
- To co-ordinate and lead the TB service in the absence of the Band 7 Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse including supervision of other staff members.
- To be able to work independently under the guidance of Band 7 TB nurse specialist as well as within a team
- Input data related to Tuberculosis notifications according to relevant protocols.
- Competent in the use of the IT systems including: SystmOne, Word, Excel, Pathology, Hospital appointment systems, and Radiology.
- Liaise with the multidisciplinary team within the Tuberculosis Service, covering South East Essex, South West Essex, Mid Essex and West Essex, with the acute hospitals within those PCTs and Public Health England (PHE).
- Provide statistical returns as required by the servic
- Attend and participate in all clinic meetings and patient meetings as agreed with Manager.
- Share clinical knowledge with colleagues and be involved in the delivery of ongoing training, education and support of TB awareness sessions and study days.
- Participate in clinical audit and research as required, relating to the TB speciality.
- To participate in developing, writing and maintaining team and local policies and protocols
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work under patient specific/group directions to perform and assess Mantoux testing, interpreting results appropriately, administering BCG as required or sending for further investigation in accordance with NICE TB guidance (2016).
- To co-ordinate and lead the TB service in the absence of the Band 7 Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse including supervision of other staff members.
- To be able to work independently under the guidance of Band 7 TB nurse specialist as well as within a team
- Input data related to Tuberculosis notifications according to relevant protocols.
- Competent in the use of the IT systems including: SystmOne, Word, Excel, Pathology, Hospital appointment systems, and Radiology.
- Liaise with the multidisciplinary team within the Tuberculosis Service, covering South East Essex, South West Essex, Mid Essex and West Essex, with the acute hospitals within those PCTs and Public Health England (PHE).
- Provide statistical returns as required by the servic
- Attend and participate in all clinic meetings and patient meetings as agreed with Manager.
- Share clinical knowledge with colleagues and be involved in the delivery of ongoing training, education and support of TB awareness sessions and study days.
- Participate in clinical audit and research as required, relating to the TB speciality.
- To participate in developing, writing and maintaining team and local policies and protocols
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at a asylum seeker centre
Desirable
- Experience working with asylum seekers and refugees
Knowledge
Essential
- Has knowledge or qualifications in TB and NTM
Desirable
- Has knowledge in TB and screening
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at a asylum seeker centre
Desirable
- Experience working with asylum seekers and refugees
Knowledge
Essential
- Has knowledge or qualifications in TB and NTM
Desirable
- Has knowledge in TB and screening
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).
