TB Nurse | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Folkestone is seeking a Band 5 nurse to join their team. The role involves caring for patients with TB, supporting contact tracing, and providing holistic case management. Candidates should possess the ability to work autonomously and have a UK driving license. The organization offers a flexible working environment and comprehensive training for development.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Personal development program

Supportive resources and training

Qualifications

• Currently employed as a Band 5 or Band 6 nurse within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts or the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for working with socially and medically complex patients.
• Full UK driving licence (or ability to arrange accommodation if unavailable due to disability).

Responsibilities

• Support the Specialist TB Nurses in their role as named case managers of patients with TB.
• Support TB contact tracing and screening activities.
• Oversee diagnostic results and the team’s caseloads.
• Provide evidence-based care in line with national and local guidelines to support successful treatment of TB.
• Maintain close links with key stakeholders including UKHSA, NHSE/I.
• Provide holistic case management for children, adults and babies.
• Conduct home visits, clinic appointments, outreach work, phone and virtual appointments.

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting a Band 5 nurse to join our east Kent team.

Overview

This post is a development role with a view to progressing to a Band 6 specialist TB nurse. The successful candidate will work closely and be supervised by our experienced Specialist TB nurses in a supportive environment. We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills, who enjoys the challenge of working with socially and medically complex patients in a community setting and who is passionate about advocating for our patients.

The role will primarily involve caring for patients in north Kent but may involve some wider travel in Kent for training and meetings. The post holder will work closely with our specialist TB nurses but will also need to be able to work autonomously.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Specialist TB Nurses in their role as named case managers of patients with TB.
• Support TB contact tracing and screening activities.
• Oversee diagnostic results and the team’s caseloads.
• Provide evidence‑based care in line with national and local guidelines to support successful treatment of TB and reduce onward transmission.
• Maintain close links with key stakeholders including UKHSA, NHSE/I, respiratory consultants, microbiologists, pharmacists, screening and immunisation teams and GPs.
• Provide holistic case management for children, adults and babies, including screening clinics, BCG vaccination and health promotion.
• Conduct home visits, clinic appointments, outreach work, phone and virtual appointments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently employed as a Band 5 or Band 6 nurse within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts or the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for working with socially and medically complex patients.
• Full UK driving licence (or ability to arrange accommodation if unavailable due to disability).

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Flexible working environment.
• Personal development and a comprehensive corporate and local induction programme.
• Supportive resources and training to enjoy your job.

Diversity & Equality

We care for adults, children and babies, through case management, screening clinics, BCG vaccination and health promotion. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion to provide better patient care and a happier workforce. We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.

Special Conditions

• At this stage the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
• Allowed flexible working arrangements that do not sacrifice personal or family commitments.
• A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025.