Senior Tb Specialist Nurse

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Senior TB Specialist Nurse based at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester. The role leads the TB service within the South Infectious Diseases team, managing clinics and the TB team, with some community duties as needed.

This 12‑month secondment or fixed‑term post to cover maternity leave offers full‑time hours, with acute responsibility for patient care, line management, and collaboration with external services to ensure TB control

Qualifications

• Essential NMC Registration as a nurse.
• Experience with TB knowledge and related care.
• Familiarity with administrative procedures and information management.
• Understanding of health and social care environments.
• Experience with line management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the TB service as part of the Infectious Diseases team.
• Manage own clinic caseload with autonomy.
• Line manage the TB team and coordinate care across settings.

Skills

NMC Registration

NMP

TB knowledge

Admin procedures

Health and social care

Line management

Job description

Senior TB Specialist Nurse Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Wythenshawe, United Kingdom

Job summary

You will lead the TB Service as part of the South Infectious Diseases team which forms part of the Infectious Diseases Managed Single Service at MFT. You will be based at Wythenshawe Hospital. However there may be occasions that you are asked to work from other MFT sites. You will have a high degree of autonomy, manage your own clinic caseload, possess excellent communication skills and ideally have experience in caring for patients with complex care needs. You will be responsible for your own clinics. You will also have line management responsibility for the TB team. This is an exciting opportunity of a 12-month secondment (within MFT) or fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

The TB service at Wythenshawe covers the South Manchester postcode seeing a range of 20-30 new active TB patients a year. The nursing team also manage their own nurse led clinic with around 100 new referrals per year. They are based in the hospital setting but support areas with mass screening and community support where needed. They also work closely with related community settings including workplace settings, hotels supporting those seeking asylum and homelessness services. Meaning there is a requirement to work in the community setting at times. The TB nursing team also support the TB clinics, co-ordinate the TB MDT and work with relevant agencies including the UK Health Security Agency in line with TB control guidelines.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted: 21 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-NMGH-8227316-RL3
Job locations: Infectious Diseases Team, Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Wythenshawe
M23 9LT
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration - Nurse
• NMP
• Basic TB knowledge
• Knowledge of administrative prodedures and management of information
• A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
• Understanding of line management responsibilities (HR and policies and procedures)

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of managing a team
• Evidence of continued professional development in relation to TB
• Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management team level
• Experience of working in a team

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake Good oral and written communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.