Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse

NHS; Camberley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Band 6 Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their team at Frimley Park Hospital. The candidate will be responsible for assessing and managing patients with active and latent TB, conducting contact tracing, and providing education to patients and families. Applicants should have relevant nursing qualifications, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team. This position offers comprehensive induction and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Respiratory/TB/chest medicine.
• Some post qualification experience required.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with suspected or diagnosed TB, supported by the TB team.
• Manage TB contact screening & migrant screening for adults and children.
• Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical skills

Ability to work independently

Strong teamwork skills

Education

NMC Registration

Relevant knowledge of Public Health Nursing

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated TB service based at Frimley Park Hospital. This is a full-time, permanent position within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, management, and follow-up of patients diagnosed with both active and latent TB. Key duties include conducting contact tracing clinics, coordinating outpatient and community reviews, providing education and support to patients and families, and liaising closely with the lead TB Consultant, Public Health teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective care pathways.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse with excellent communication, organisational, and clinical skills. You should be passionate about improving patient outcomes, proactive in your approach, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

We offer comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and professional development to support you in gaining and enhancing specialist TB knowledge. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential, as the role involves community visits and outreach clinics.

If you are enthusiastic, committed to excellence, and ready to make a positive impact on TB care, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Main duties of the job

• Care for patients with suspected or diagnosed TB, supported by the TB team
• Take responsibility for managing TB contact screening & migrant screening for both adults and children (performing Mantoux, QuantiFeron blood test & CXR) & BCG vaccination
• Monitoring active/latent TB treatment for both adult and children
• Make differential diagnosis within level of competence, supported by the TB team
• Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate, to include monitoring of treatment as well as managing Directly Observed Therapy regimens
• Work independently, but also as part of a multi-disciplinary team

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Relevant knowledge of Public Health Nursing

Experience

• Respiratory/TB/chest medicine experience
• Some post qualification experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work independently, but equally well as a team member
• Ability to deal with complex issues and work autonomously
• Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection issues
• IT literate
• Demonstrates strong teamwork skills, contributing positively to joint working across services

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.