Job summary
Are you an experienced Tuberculosis (TB) Specialist Nurse with a passion for TB which can be used to deliver a health economy approach to the residents of Cheshire?
We have an opportunity for a qualified and proactive TB Nurse to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team team on a permanent basis. The post is a full time Band 7 role and will be based in the Team's Macclesfield office. The role involves cross service blended working over the entirety of the CWP footprint.
We are seeking a self-motivated individual with a passion for Patient Safety, Clinical Excellence and Quality Improvement to join our friendly team, with a minimum of three years' post registration experience, ideally in a range of clinical settings.
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership.
To be eligible for the relocation payment, you must live more than 40 miles from the base/location of the post you are applying for and you would need to relocate to within 15 miles of the new base.
If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.
Main duties of the job
You will responsible for delivering on all aspects of TB Nursing across all services the team is commissioned for. You will provide expert advice, support and training to external providers.
The successful candidate will be an expert autonomous practitioner, using highly developed and specialist knowledge to manage and provide ongoing advanced clinical care, including acute and chronic assessment of patients with tuberculosis across outpatient, community and inpatient settings.
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of patients within a nurse led clinic, screening for supporting the diagnosis of TB. Offering a high standard of continuing care and facilitate early and safe discharge, whilst preventing unnecessary admission to hospital.
We are looking for an individual who is experienced, has good communication skills, and is a team player but also able to work without direct supervision under their own initiative. The ideal candidate will need to be able to influence others, prioritise work, have the ability to challenge and influence clinical practice and have a flexible approach.
You will need to act as a role model without supervision, but under the line management of the Lead Nurse. Infection Prevention core working hours are Monday - Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 (excluding bank holidays). The post will be based in the Macclesfield office, and there will be an expectation that you will work across the Cheshire footprint and travel to surrounding areas as required.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a 'Bronze' award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- First level degree in nursing and/or midwifery
- Evidence of degree level study
- Recognised TB nursing qualification or equivalent experience
- Possession of a Teaching Qualification and / or relevant experience
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Ability to successfully manage people and change
- Extensive specialist knowledge and experience as a band 6 IPC nurse across a variety of settings, including primary care, external providers, registered care homes and mental health/learning disabilities services
Experience
Essential
- Support in service development and implement/manage change
- Be able to present written reports for performance reporting
- Proven presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage own workload and that of others
- Ability to deliver specialist training to a wide range of staff groups.
- Experience of communication with commissioners and National bodies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- First level degree in nursing and/or midwifery
- Evidence of degree level study
- Recognised TB nursing qualification or equivalent experience
- Possession of a Teaching Qualification and / or relevant experience
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Ability to successfully manage people and change
- Extensive specialist knowledge and experience as a band 6 IPC nurse across a variety of settings, including primary care, external providers, registered care homes and mental health/learning disabilities services
Experience
Essential
- Support in service development and implement/manage change
- Be able to present written reports for performance reporting
- Proven presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage own workload and that of others
- Ability to deliver specialist training to a wide range of staff groups.
- Experience of communication with commissioners and National bodies
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).
