Job summary
To work as a member of the TB Nursing Team of the Royal Berkshire Hospital covering West Berkshire (Reading. Bracknell, Henley on Thames, Thatcham, Newbury and Hungerford).
To assist in the screening of patients suspected to have active or latent TB.
To support the clinical nurse specialists in the multidisciplinary management and nursing care of TB treatment, and in the absence of a senior nurse complete clinics to provide continuity of care
Main duties of the job
Independent Nurse led New entrant screening clinics
BCG vaccination
TB education and promote TB awareness.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information for this post.
Person Specification
Registered nurse
Essential
Educated to degree level
Essential
post- registration experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration
Experience
Desirable
- Ideally respiratory nursing background or appropriate experience of working with respiratory patients.
Education
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate post registration learning ie resp courses
Person Specification
Registered nurse
Essential
Educated to degree level
Essential
post- registration experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration
Experience
Desirable
- Ideally respiratory nursing background or appropriate experience of working with respiratory patients.
Education
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate post registration learning ie resp courses
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
