TB Nurse Specialist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Rochford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a TB nurse specialist to provide support to patients and deliver expert nursing care. The role includes running TB clinics, managing caseloads, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a nursing background, strong communication skills, and experience in TB care. The position offers flexible working options, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities

Buying and selling annual leave scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is mandatory.
• Experience in Tuberculosis care preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Run TB contact and patient clinics autonomously.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Participate in clinic and patient meetings.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

SystmOne

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

The TB nurse specialist will be a member of the TB service providing support to patients, families and carers, delivering expert patient-centred nursing care and act as a case manager for own caseload of patients being treated for Tuberculosis/Non TB Mycobacterial infection (NMTB) and Latent TB Infection (LTBI).

Responsibilities

• To autonomously run nurse led TB contact clinics and TB/NMTB patient clinics.
• Facilitate accurate healthcare information, health advice and appropriate support and referral.
• To participate in developing the strategic direction of the TB service in line with national and local targets working closely with the Band 7 TB Nurses.
• Provide screening/immunisation clinics for TB contacts and new entrants, children and adults.
• Work under patient specific/group directions to perform and assess Mantoux testing, interpreting results appropriately, administering BCG as required or sending for further investigation in accordance with NICE TB guidance (2016).
• To co-ordinate and lead the TB service in the absence of the Band 7 Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse including supervision of other staff members.
• To be able to work independently under the guidance of Band 7 TB nurse specialist as well as within a team.
• Input data related to Tuberculosis notifications according to relevant protocols.
• Competent in the use of the IT systems including: SystmOne, Word, Excel, Pathology, Hospital appointment systems, and Radiology.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team within the Tuberculosis Service, covering SouthEast Essex, South West Essex, Mid Essex and West Essex, with the acute hospitals within those PCT’s and Public Health England (PHE).
• Provide statistical returns as required by the service.
• Attend and participate in all clinic meetings and patient meetings as agreed with Manager.
• Share clinical knowledge with colleagues and be involved in the delivery of ongoing training, education and support of TB awareness sessions and study days.
• Participate in clinical audit and research as required, relating to the TB speciality.
• To participate in developing, writing and maintaining team and local policies and protocols.

Benefits and development

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

Working arrangements

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Staff Bank

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Important duties

• Work under patient specific/group directions to perform and assess Mantoux testing, interpreting results appropriately, administering BCG as required or sending for further investigation in accordance with NICE TB guidance (2016).
• Co-ordinate and lead the TB service in the absence of the Band 7 Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse including supervision of other staff members.
• Provide IT and data-related duties as listed above.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across specified regions and with Public Health England (PHE).
• Attend clinic meetings and participate in patient meetings as agreed with Manager.
• Share clinical knowledge and contribute to TB awareness sessions and study days.
• Participate in clinical audit and research related to TB.
• Contribute to developing, writing and maintaining team and local policies and protocols.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025