TB Nurse Specialist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking an NMC-registered TB Nurse. The role involves high-quality patient care and support in managing tuberculosis. Ideal candidates should have a nursing degree, experience in senior roles, and knowledge of TB control strategies. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Post registration experience at senior Band 5 level in community or respiratory medicine.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations including mental health and homelessness.
• Ability to supervise and manage junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients with TB in various settings.
• Engage patients with treatment and provide support for TB disease.
• Maintain records of tuberculosis cases in collaboration with health agencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Knowledge of TB control

Interpersonal skills

IT literate

Education

Diploma / first level degree in nursing

SLICE or equivalent

Evidence of recent continuing professional development

Job description

Are you a compassionate, proactive nurse who is passionate about improving public health? Do you want to play a vital role in tackling TB across London? We are looking for an enthusiastic NMC-registered nurse to join our friendly and highly skilled TB nursing team. While experience in TB care is preferred, a willingness to learn and grow in this field is essential.

As a valued member of our tri-site TB service across Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, and St Mary's Hospital, you will provide high-quality care to both adults and children, in inpatient and outpatient settings. Our service also delivers TB healthcare at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, offering you a truly varied and impactful role.

Main duties of the job

• To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients / clients, relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations. This will include provision of information and support to relatives/ Carers as appropriate.
• Case management support activities such as re-engaging patients with treatment, escorting patients and phlebotomy.
• Provide support for those with TB disease to enable successful completion of treatment.
• To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development.
• To effectively and efficiently use resources & maintain adequate stock levels, adhering to procedures for the use of supplies.
• Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure.
• Identify and keep a record of all cases of tuberculosis, in collaboration with the Health Protection Agency and London TB Register notification systems.
• Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

• Diploma / first level degree in nursing or related subject
• SLICE or equivalent
• Degree level learning or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development

Experience

• Post registration experience, at senior Band 5 level in the community, medicine, respiratory, HIV, Infectious Diseases or TB
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and children including those experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health and immigration problems
• Experience of multi professional working
• Able to supervise and manage junior staff

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• Sound knowledge of current professional nursing & health care issues
• Awareness of the key challenges related to TB control in the UK
• Awareness of TB case management and national TB guidelines
• Demonstrates ability to develop skills to provide standard case management to individuals with TB
• Knowledge of audit and research
• Knowledge of polices related to staff management
• Competent interpersonal skills
• IT literate
• Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication

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.

£46,419 to £55,046 a yearpa inclusive pro rota