Band 7 TB Clinical Specialist Nurse

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 7 TB Clinical Specialist Nurse to manage complex care for disadvantaged communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, advanced qualifications, and the ability to work autonomously in a multifaceted healthcare environment. This role involves significant responsibilities, including leading audits and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with evidence of post-registration continuing professional development.
• Significant experience at Band 6 or above, ideally in TB or respiratory care.
• Ability to teach and supervise staff and students in practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and balance a specialist clinical caseload.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and across agencies.
• Lead on clinical audits and develop action plans.

Skills

Experience with disadvantaged communities

Advanced communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Leadership in service development

Education

Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register

MSc or working towards Master's qualification

Recognised mentorship/teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Band 7 TB Clinical Specialist Nurse – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

The closing date is 24 October 2025.

Main duties of the job

The specified person must have experience with working with disadvantaged communities (underserved populations). Must be flexible and be able to attend to prison alerts as and when required (immediately, at short notice).

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register (field dependent upon role)
• Evidence of post-registration CPD.
• Professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / master’s level equivalent (FHEQ Level 6 / 7).
• Recognised mentorship/teaching qualification (e.g. mentorship course).
• MSc / working towards a Master’s qualification.
• Advanced Health Assessment module -- completed or working towards (where applicable to the role).
• Non-Medical Prescriber (V300) or willingness to undertake (where applicable to the role).

Experience

• Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC.
• Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or above, ideally in TB, respiratory, infectious diseases, or related speciality.
• Demonstrable experience of autonomous practice at a specialist level.
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current/previous posts.
• Demonstrates expert specialist knowledge underpinned by theoretical learning and CPD.
• Evidence of implementing change through COHORT review.
• Experience in teaching, assessing, supervising, and supporting staff and students in practice.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams and across agencies (health, social care, public health).
• Evidence of providing advocacy for patients/service users.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist care.
• Awareness of NHS policy context relevant to TB and public health.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of clinical and corporate governance frameworks.
• Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator.
• Experience in service development and quality improvement.
• Awareness of and involvement in current research related to TB or respiratory/infectious diseases.

Additional Criteria

• Ability to manage and balance a specialist clinical caseload.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills: able to work with patients, carers, and professionals on complex and sensitive issues with persuasion and empathy.
• Extensive experience of working autonomously and managing/prioritising own workload.
• Ability to supervise, appraise, and assess junior staff.
• Competence in a range of specialist clinical skills relevant to TB care (e.g., venepuncture, medicines management, infection control, advanced assessment).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure across competing priorities.
• Ability to undertake and lead on clinical audit, analyse findings, and develop measurable action plans.
• Evidence of ability to compile accurate reports and documents for internal and external audiences.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and ability to apply it to service and policy development.
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others.
• Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development.
• Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required.
• Ability to act on own initiative.
• Leadership skills in initiating and embedding service development or innovation.
• Presentation skills with ability to contribute to regional/national forums, conferences, and workshops.

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust