Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

TB and BCG Nurse

The closing date is 30 May 2025

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Job summary

Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking to make a real impact in public health?

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Band 5 TB and BCG Nurse to join our dynamic TB and BCG team in Southampton as a TB and BCG Nurse, you will play a vital role in the identification, management, and prevention of tuberculosis, including the delivery of the BCG vaccination programme. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families, contributing to the reduction of TB transmission and supporting individuals through their treatment journey.

If this opportunity sounds like the role for you, then get in touch today!

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical care and case management for TB patients.

Deliver BCG vaccinations according to national guidelines.

Undertake contact tracing, risk assessments, and screening in line with public health protocols.

Educate and support individuals and communities on TB prevention and treatment adherence.

Collaborate with respiratory, infectious disease, and public health teams.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-CSS-8059

Job locations

Royal South Hants Hospital

Graham Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0YG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with NMC.
  • *Practice assessor/supervisor.
  • *Post registration, specialist training relevant to speciality.

Desirable

  • Teaching Qualification, e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with NMC.
  • *Practice assessor/supervisor.
  • *Post registration, specialist training relevant to speciality.

Desirable

  • Teaching Qualification, e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal South Hants Hospital

Graham Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0YG


Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal South Hants Hospital

Graham Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0YG


Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Kelley Threadingham

Kelley.Threadingham@solent.nhs.uk

02381031449

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-CSS-8059

Job locations

Royal South Hants Hospital

Graham Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0YG


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