TB Specialist Nurse (Band 6) — 12-Month Development Post

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Benefits offered by this job

Structured development programme

Professional supervision

12 months of specialist training

Supportive NHS career progression

Visa sponsorship (if eligible)

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Band 6 TB Specialist Nurse for a development post in the Birmingham area. The role focuses on tuberculosis care, treatment completion, infection prevention, and public health outcomes as part of a structured 12‑month development programme.

The post offers training, supervision and professional support while working across Birmingham and Solihull in community TB services with collaboration across healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration.
• Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Teaching or mentoring qualification is desirable.
• Experience delivering clinical teaching and supporting professional learning.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, governance and NHS policies.
• Understanding of TB management developments; community TB experience is desirable.
• Full Category B driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of patients diagnosed with tuberculosis.
• Monitor patients’ progress and provide support throughout their treatment.
• Promote treatment adherence and encourage patients to complete prescribed medication.
• Conduct contact investigations to identify individuals exposed to TB.
• Support infection prevention and control measures to reduce transmission.
• Help prevent development and spread of drug‑resistant TB.
• Provide health education and guidance to patients, families and communities.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and community services.
• Assist vulnerable populations in accessing treatment and healthcare services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and NHS policy compliance.
• Participate in specialist training and development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Driving licence

Education

NMC registration

Nursing degree or equivalent

CPD evidence

Teaching & mentoring qualification

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Band 6 TB Specialist Nurse for a development post in the Birmingham area. The role focuses on tuberculosis care, treatment completion, infection prevention, and public health outcomes as part of a structured 12‑month development programme.

The post offers training, supervision and professional support while working across Birmingham and Solihull in community TB services with collaboration across healthcare teams.