Job summary
Part Time-32 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a specialist nurse to work within our TB specialist nurse team at
South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals. The Band 6 TB nurse will work along
side our Senior TB nurses, TB Respiratory
Consultant and Infectious Disease Consultants in the diagnosis and treatment
of patient with TB and their families.
We would expect the applicant to have significant
respiratory / infection control experience preferably with patient who have TB.
They must have proven leadership skills with the clinical skills and
non-medical prescriber qualifications or working towards it. The successful
candidate must be dynamic, highly motivated and a passionate individual who is
committed to high quality patient care. Applicants must have a desire to build
upon and share their knowledge with their colleagues who are willing to
challenge and commit themselves to our sleep / respiratory service and have a
desire to be part of our enthusiastic team.
Main duties of the job
- Ensures that infectious patients are aware of their responsibilities with regard to further spread of infection and require isolation at start of treatment. Provides support and supervision to all TB patients throughout their treatment (up to 2 years).
- Assesses compliance with treatment and effectiveness of treatment by clinical observation based on theoretical knowledge of and experience of the potential complications of tuberculosis and the complications of chemotherapy.
- Advises patients, relatives and their GPs of possible complications of TB therapy and of strategies to manage those which may not require significant intervention.
Monitors patients to ensure that serious side effects from treatment and/or drug interactions are recognised early, and in those situations advises stopping of treatment and arranges urgent consultation with a specialist in infectious diseases or respiratory medicine. TB Nurse Specialists take such decisions independently and the GP informed.
- Assesses likelihood of non-compliance with TB treatment by looking at all aspects of the clients situation and their support network (if any) and decides on the need for directly observed therapy (DOTS). Clients likely to need this include vulnerable individuals or groups who may present with challenging behaviour.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for full details
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The specialist nurse will:
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager/Matron.
- Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere of practice.
- Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients under the direction of the line manager/Matron.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence-based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
- Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
- Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.
- Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for full details
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The specialist nurse will:
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager/Matron.
- Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere of practice.
- Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients under the direction of the line manager/Matron.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence-based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
- Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
- Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.
- Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and management course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
- In house or external training in tuberculosis diagnosis and care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patient.s
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
- Experience in working with a hybrid role.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty Resource management skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Smoking cessation training.
- Clinical skills / nurse prescribing.
- Counselling / CBT skills.
- Experience in patient education / life style education,
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and management course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
- In house or external training in tuberculosis diagnosis and care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patient.s
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
- Experience in working with a hybrid role.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty Resource management skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Smoking cessation training.
- Clinical skills / nurse prescribing.
- Counselling / CBT skills.
- Experience in patient education / life style education,
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. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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