Respiratory Support Nurse - Tuberculosis | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Community TB Support Nurse. This role involves providing specialist TB care, conducting clinics, and supporting patients in community and acute settings. A valid driving licence is essential as travel is required across various locations. The position offers opportunities for learning and career progression, promoting inclusive values within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Pension and NHS discounts

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• A valid driving licence is essential for travel between sites.
• Experience in community nursing and acute care is beneficial.
• Mentoring abilities to support skills development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist TB input in various community and hospital settings.
• Conduct nurse-led clinics and initiate diagnostic tests.
• Support patients and their carers with education and self-management.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Ability to think outside of the box

Excellent communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic nurse who enjoys challenging work?

Would you like to work in a specialist area of respiratory medicine?

Can you think outside of the box?

We are looking for a nurse to join our TB team.

We have a Band 6 post for a Community TB Support Nurse, working alongside the Band 7 TB Nurse Specialist and consultant lead.

This is a Monday to Friday post, 8am-4pm, and does not include Bank Holidays.

The post holder will be based at Wycombe Hospital but will be expected to travel to various Trust sites and visit patients as needed within Buckinghamshire.

We manage a corporate caseload of clients, providing care in their homes.

A valid driving licence is essential, as the role requires travel to BHT venues, community centres, and patient homes within Buckinghamshire.

The post holder will provide specialist TB input supporting the service pathway within acute, community, and outpatient settings, using highly developed specialist practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge.

The role encompasses all aspects of individualised care for our clients, including contact tracing, DOT/VOT under guidance from N.I.C.E.

It involves nurse-led clinics, initiating diagnostic tests, and commencing patients on active and LTBI treatment.

We also offer an in-reach service to hospitals and are part of the Thames Valley TB Network with UKHSA.

Advice and support are provided to patients and their carers, including education and self-management support.

The role involves supporting skills and knowledge development in community nursing and acute care, providing specialist clinical expertise, mentoring, and working collaboratively to improve patient and staff experiences.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer?

• Learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Flexible and agile working options
• Generous annual leave, pension, NHS discounts
• Health and wellbeing services

Why work for us?

• We promote inclusion and diversity
• We aim to create a respectful workplace
• Diversity improves outcomes for communities

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our mission is to deliver personal and compassionate care, guided by our CARE values: collaborate, aspire, respect, enable.

For detailed responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. If you have a disability affecting online application submission, contact us at [e-mail] with the vacancy reference.

This advert closes on Monday, 18 August 2025.