Job summary
The TB Nursing Service is looking for a highly motivated nurse to join its community team of nurses and admin staff in north Kent. The service is interested in hearing from applicants with either direct experience of working with TB and BCG vaccination or those with transferable skills who are motivated to learn about the specialism and gain experience by working with our highly knowledgeable and skilled staff.
Main duties of the job
The post involves providing high quality care to adults, children and babies; running BCG vaccination clinics, case managing TB patients, undertaking compliance and welfare checks, running TB screening clinics, liaising with respiratory consultants, microbiologists and other agencies. Applicants will be expected to see patients own homes, clinics and complete outreach work in the community. The team also embraces digital platforms and use video and telephone calls for patient care. The main focus of this post will initially be running the neonatal BCG vaccination programme. The post holder will need to work autonomously and as part of a team. The role will also involve acting as a resource to others; providing training and support to other health care professionals. We are looking for applicants who are flexible and happy to work over a large geographical area. It is essential that applicants have their own car and full drivers license and are confident and happy to drive long distances.
Additional Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, 7.5 hours 4 days a week.
About us
We have a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients who are recovering from illness, in need of rehabilitation, or extra support to get them home. We are one of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, and we are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC.
To deliver excellent local services and improve the health of our communities we need outstanding people who share our values (CARE):
- Compassionate
- Aspirational
- Responsive
- Excellent
Working for KCHFT won't mean sacrificing family, friends or interests. Join us and work flexibly, in a way that suits you and your commitments outside work.
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations.
KCHFT is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, as we know that this leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities and are treated fairly.
KCHFT has signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. This means from 1 April 2021, the minimum salary we will pay is £9.90 per hour (excluding apprentices).
The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid by more than 7,000 UK businesses that believe their staff deserve a wage which meets every day needs - like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist.
Making a commitment to paying the real UK Living Wage is in alignment with our values into action approach.
Find out more about the community difference here
Job description
Job responsibilities
The attached job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place virtually on the 30th August 2022
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The attached job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place virtually on the 30th August 2022
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional (NMC registration)
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
Desirable
- TB qualification e.g. Tuberculosis post graduate certificate
- Mentorship qualification
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
- Non-medical prescriber
- Working towards Master level study
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages e.g. RiO and SystmOne
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of TB and TB Services
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Demonstrate competency in clinical and nonclinical interventions related to specialist TB nursing including venepuncture, immunisation and vaccination, Mantoux/Tuberculin skin test, requesting diagnosis testing and interpreting reports
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage own time effectively.
- Ability to travel within the Trust geographical remit within a timely fashion.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional (NMC registration)
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
Desirable
- TB qualification e.g. Tuberculosis post graduate certificate
- Mentorship qualification
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
- Non-medical prescriber
- Working towards Master level study
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages e.g. RiO and SystmOne
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of TB and TB Services
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Demonstrate competency in clinical and nonclinical interventions related to specialist TB nursing including venepuncture, immunisation and vaccination, Mantoux/Tuberculin skin test, requesting diagnosis testing and interpreting reports
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage own time effectively.
- Ability to travel within the Trust geographical remit within a timely fashion.
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).
