Job summary
The role of TB Clinical Nurse Specialist is to provide high quality care to all patients (adults and children) with Tuberculosis. You will work as part of a multi-professional team to ensure that patients with TB receive excellent care from initial investigations to treatment completion. You will manage a caseload of patients providing clinical and social support to adults and children affected by TB. The role is integral to the prevention, detection and control of TB in Southwest London.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are to provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals by identifying and initiating appropriate evidence based care. This includes; managing a caseload of patients with active and latent TB, completing diagnostic tests e.g. mantoux, induced sputum and phlebotomy, running nurse led clinics and community visits. You will contribute to service development through audit and participate in TB education and awareness raising activities for healthcare professionals in the hospital and community and to other professionals who may be involved in caring for people with TB.
About us
The TB service at St Georges Hospital provides specialist inpatient and outpatient services and care for the clinical diagnosis and management of TB patients. We are the tertiary referral centre for multi-drug resistant TB and provide specialist care for patients with TB meningitis and co-infection across South- West London.
The specialist nursing team consists of specialist nurses, an outreach worker and administrator and they deliver a number of services for TB patients; nurse led clinics for patients receiving treatment for active and latent TB, screening clinics for contacts of TB (adult and paediatric), occupational health contacts, new entrant screening clinics and screening for patients prior to receiving biologic treatments. We have a rapid access clinic for patients with symptoms of active TB who are referred from the community or other tertiary services. We work with inpatient teams to support the care of inpatients on TB treatment. We are the local TB team for HMP Wandsworth to whom we provide specialist advice.
St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals. It is a large organisation - with more than 9,000 staff - but retains a strong sense of community. We have strong links with the local populations we serve but are also recognised nationally and internationally for being a leader in research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To represent TB Services and the Trust at meetings, including the Southwest London TB sector
- To work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert nursing service within TB
- To effectively manage a caseload of TB patients/clients
- To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support to adults and children.
- To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
- To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients
- To link with other healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of TB patients in all healthcare settings
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To represent TB Services and the Trust at meetings, including the Southwest London TB sector
- To work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert nursing service within TB
- To effectively manage a caseload of TB patients/clients
- To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support to adults and children.
- To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
- To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients
- To link with other healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of TB patients in all healthcare settings
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Essential
Essential
- 3 years experience as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in TB or related subject
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Essential
Essential
- 3 years experience as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in TB or related subject
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).
