Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist – TB Service

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Tuberculosis services. The successful candidate will provide operational and clinical leadership, oversee TB prevention efforts, and collaborate with public health teams. Applicants must have relevant nursing qualifications, strong leadership skills, and experience in TB care within a healthcare setting. This full-time role offers a salary of £55,690 to £62,682 annually, and applicants can expect a supportive and dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in TB healthcare settings.
• Evidence of management/leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of national/local TB policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee TB prevention and control across regional communities.
• Lead a local team and provide specialist clinical advice.
• Work alongside public health and infectious disease teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical knowledge of Tuberculosis

Strategic health economy understanding

Ability to conduct audits and evidence research

Education

RN Diploma or Degree

NMC Registration

Non-medical prescriber qualification

MSc in Health or related field

Management Qualification (ISM)

Teaching/assessing qualification

Job description

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist – TB Service

The closing date is 30 December 2025

We are looking to appoint a Lead Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Nurse Specialist to take overall clinical responsibility for providing operational and clinical leadership for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Nursing Services in SaTH and across the communities of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Powys.

The successful applicant will have experience of working as a TB Nurse within a healthcare setting.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for overseeing the prevention and control of TB across the regional communities working at a strategic level alongside Consultants in Communicable Disease Control, Infectious Disease Units and Epidemiologists at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as well as the Directors of Public Health in the Local Authorities and the TB/Respiratory Consultants within SaTH.

As the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as a role model and offer specialist clinical advice. In addition, the post holder will also lead a local team, conduct evidence research, audit, education and maintain a high level of specialist clinical acumen within the scope of this role.

About us

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RN Diploma or Degree
• NMC Registered
• Non-medical prescriber
• Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience. Specific knowledge and experience of Tuberculosis is essential in a healthcare setting. A first degree is essential or equivalent experience.
• MSc in Health, Quality or leadership related or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification 998/997 /mentorship or equivalent
• Management Qualification (ISM) or relevant management experience
• Extensive experience at senior level/ leadership role or ability to demonstrate

Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience

• Good understanding of strategic health economy targets for the delivery of TB care
• Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies in relation to TB Care

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.

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-TBC-935

Job locations

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS trust