TB Specialist Nurse | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Poole is seeking a TB Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their nurse-led TB team. The role involves operating nurse-led clinics for TB diagnosis and treatment, developing clinical skills, and contributing to service improvements. Candidates should have a desire to develop TB skills and must possess a full driving license for travel. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in TB services across East Dorset.

Qualifications

• Previous TB experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Desire to work with and develop TB clinical skills.
• Ability to work in primary and secondary care settings.

Responsibilities

• Operate nurse-led clinics for TB diagnosis and treatment.
• Develop TB clinical skills and contribute to service development.
• Assist with service relocation considerations.

Skills

TB clinical skills development

Autonomous practice

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Driving license

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a TB Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our nurse-led TB team at University Hospitals Dorset based at Poole hospital on the beautiful South coast. Working alongside the TB ECP, ACP and Nurse Consultant, you will help to provide comprehensive TB services across East Dorset.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025.

Responsibilities

• Ultimately operate nurse-led clinics, providing LTBI diagnosis and treatment, assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and follow up of people with latent and active TB and NTM diseases, supervision of treatment, TB contact tracing, new entrant TB screening and BCG vaccination. Care is delivered under the supervision of the ACP and TB Nurse Consultant.
• Develop TB clinical skills and knowledge, with the ability to practice both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in primary and secondary care settings.
• Contribute to service development and policy improvements, influence practice beyond own area, and deliver education on TB for healthcare professionals, patients and the public.
• Assist with service relocation considerations and related travel arrangements (car owner/driver essential for the role with expectation to drive across the county as required).
• Adhere to supervision and governance structures, including accurate record-keeping and adherence to current evidence-based practice.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous TB experience is advantageous but not essential; post holders will be expected to develop their TB clinical skills, experience and knowledge. Candidates with ECP/ACP qualifications and skills are welcome to apply, but the post is capped at band 6.
• Desire to work with and develop TB clinical skills and knowledge, with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team in primary and secondary care settings.
• A full driving license (car owner/driver) is essential for the role to support travel across the county as required.

Additional Information

• AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
• Support for Networks (Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, Armed Forces) and Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
• Supports governance processes, including adverse incidents and complaints reporting and investigation.