Tuberculosis Nurse (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Sirona care & health CIC

Sirona care & health CIC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Tuberculosis Nurse at Sirona care & health, where you'll lead in case management, support patients, and educate on TB health issues within the community. Join a dedicated team during a crucial time for diverse populations in Bristol and surrounding areas.

Benefits

NHS benefits including 27+ days’ annual leave

Participation in the NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC Level 1.
• Continuing professional development evidence.
• Willingness to undertake qualifications in community health or TB.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for TB case management and care support.
• Conduct patient assessments and evaluate care programs.
• Maintain communication with GPs and conduct educational programs.

Skills

Expert assessment and case management skills

Expert communication skills

Ability to manage a complex caseload

Experience working with TB patients

Knowledge of community nursing priorities

Education

Registered with the NMC (Level 1)

Post registration qualification in community health or tuberculosis (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

Main area Tuberculosis Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Career break cover) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (9:00 - 17:00) Job ref 083-7231064-SL

Employer Sirona care & health CIC Employer type NHS Site Lawrence Hill Health Centre Town Bristol Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 18/06/2025

Tuberculosis Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Job overview

The Sirona Tuberculosis (TB) Nurse Team work collaboratively with patients and a wide range of colleagues to provide high quality care for people affected by TB across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire localities. We are proud of our high treatment completion rates and the feedback we receive from patients.

The role is primarily based in the community and includes patient centred case management for those on TB treatment, supporting diagnosis of TB, LTBI screening programmes, running clinics, professional education, and contact tracing. The job involves some lone-working, amongst diverse and disadvantaged population groups.

In return you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in this fascinating, important and rewarding area of work.

The Tuberculosis Nurses are based at Lawrence Hill Health Centre in Bristol but you will need to have a car to visit patients across the wide geographical area of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire.

Main duties of the job

• Takes lead responsibility for the case-management of TB cases, assessing need and implementing and evaluating individual programmes of care and support for people being treated for TB
• Work in community and hospital clinics and patients’ own homes
• Maintaining close liaison with GPs and hospital TB Consultants.
• Responsible for collating accurate data and meeting performance targets, contributing to research and audit
• Recognise patient perspectives, seek their views and feed those into service development
• Provide education programmes and presentations on TB and related issues within Sirona and the wider health/social community as required
• Attend TB clinics in the acute trusts alongside own patient list
• Communicate effectively with GPs, patients and use IT systems effectively to enable care

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.

If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC (Level 1)
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development, evidence of post registration qualification in community health or tuberculosis or willingness to undertake.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Expert assessment and case management skills to support patients adhere to lengthy and difficult treatment regimes. Providing individualised patient care based on the principles of evidence based practice. Acting as patient’s advocate as required
• Expert skills to communicate effectively with the team, client groups and patients from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, including those who are socially excluded.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload
• Experience or interest in working with people being treated for Tuberculosis (TB)
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries within health or social care
• Knowledge of commissioner provider issues and how these impact on service provision and an understanding of key national and local priorities for community nursing

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Liz Jones Job title TB Specialist Nurse and Team Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07979507638 Additional information

You can also contact the team on 01179 543066.