Job summary
To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary TB team to provide a coordinated approach to assessing and meeting the care needs of patients with Tuberculosis, their contacts, and carers of these patients. To include those requiring preventative interventions including vaccination and Chemoprophylaxis
Will provide clinical expertise and advice on the prevention, surveillance, investigation and management of TB to patients and all disciplines of staff.
Develop strategies, review and update specialist TB policies and protocols, in order to promote and maintain the highest standards of practice that is evidence and research based.
To provide training and education to increase awareness of TB issues within the Trust and community, including working with other organisations to reach the most vulnerable and hard to reach members of the community.
PLEASE NOTE - IF THIS JOB RECEIVES A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS, IT IS SUBJECT TO CLOSING EARLY!
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The post holder is joint responsible for leading the development and implementation of the TB service. To provide highly specialist nursing management for an individual client caseload, delivering high quality care in a variety of settings, outpatient clinics, hospital wards, client's home and over the telephone.
The post holder is expected to perform specialist clinical assessment, monitoring complex drug regimens and supporting patients to promote treatment compliance and completion. Delivering specialised care plan that may involve other agencies. Clinical decision making in managing complex cases using the latest national and local guidance.
To also independent run nurse-led clinics, making clinical decisions on the clinical needs and management of patients, initiating chest x-rays, blood tests, samples for TB culture, including performing Mantoux skin testing and BCG vaccination according to agreed to local protocols and Patient Group Directions Policy.
Work closely with TB/Respiratory Consultant and Infection and Prevention Control team to provide specialist advice to other clinicians on the investigation and clinical management of patients with known or suspected TB. To risk assess and take appropriate actions, in accordance with the Trust's Risk management/Infection Control Policy, in order to prevent the transmission of TB.
About us
Working for your organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which will commence in 2021
. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. We are committed to delivering high quality care in our wards and services and as part of our improvement plan to become an outstanding Trust by 2022
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as a member of a specialist respiratory team contributing to the delivery of the respiratory nursing service and as a joint lead specialist in the
Tuberculosis service.
- To assess, plan and manage a case load of both socially and clinically complex patients. Include initiating investigations, monitoring highly specialised drug regimens for the prevention, treatment and control of tuberculosis.
- To maintain accurate records as per Trusts Policy.
- Will act as a specialist resource to provide specialist advice, education and information in line with National guidelines and the UK Health Security Agency objectives, both locally and nationally.
- Will undertake research and lead clinical audits in own highly specialist area and develops policies and procedures as required
- The post holder will provide highly specialised nursing knowledge, skills and
experience in the field of respiratory nursing practice, and act as a resource to advise, educate and support those involved in the care of people with respiratory disease, both in the primary and secondary care setting
- To work with both in-patients and out-patients and on occasions in the community.
- Ensure effective communication within the multidisciplinary team and medical team to achieve an optimal level of service to respiratory patients, their families and carers.
- Liaise effectively with Community matrons and GPs to enhance the respiratory patients care pathway.
- Provides specialist advice to patients and their families/carers, staff and students.
- Independently manage patient caseload/workload and be professionally accountable for patients in their care.
- manage nurse led clinics and providing highly complex needs to patients, their
families and/or carers regarding their ongoing care and condition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as a member of a specialist respiratory team contributing to the delivery of the respiratory nursing service and as a joint lead specialist in the
Tuberculosis service.
- To assess, plan and manage a case load of both socially and clinically complex patients. Include initiating investigations, monitoring highly specialised drug regimens for the prevention, treatment and control of tuberculosis.
- To maintain accurate records as per Trusts Policy.
- Will act as a specialist resource to provide specialist advice, education and information in line with National guidelines and the UK Health Security Agency objectives, both locally and nationally.
- Will undertake research and lead clinical audits in own highly specialist area and develops policies and procedures as required
- The post holder will provide highly specialised nursing knowledge, skills and
experience in the field of respiratory nursing practice, and act as a resource to advise, educate and support those involved in the care of people with respiratory disease, both in the primary and secondary care setting
- To work with both in-patients and out-patients and on occasions in the community.
- Ensure effective communication within the multidisciplinary team and medical team to achieve an optimal level of service to respiratory patients, their families and carers.
- Liaise effectively with Community matrons and GPs to enhance the respiratory patients care pathway.
- Provides specialist advice to patients and their families/carers, staff and students.
- Independently manage patient caseload/workload and be professionally accountable for patients in their care.
- manage nurse led clinics and providing highly complex needs to patients, their
families and/or carers regarding their ongoing care and condition.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Experience in Medicine or TB related Services
Desirable
Essential criteria
Essential
Desirable
- Post Reg-TB Related Studies. Have experience of lone working in the community
Desirable criteria
Essential
Desirable
- TB Related Studies. Have experience of lone working in the community
- IT Experience
essential
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of working towards NMP
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Experience in Medicine or TB related Services
Desirable
Essential criteria
Essential
Desirable
- Post Reg-TB Related Studies. Have experience of lone working in the community
Desirable criteria
Essential
Desirable
- TB Related Studies. Have experience of lone working in the community
- IT Experience
essential
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of working towards NMP
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).
