Job summary
TB Nurses are responsible for the holistic case management of children and adults with suspected or confirmed TB acting as a named case manager for patients requiring standard case management.
You will provide evidence-based care in line with national and local guidelines to support the successful treatment of TB. As part of a multidisciplinary approach, you'll maintain close links with and regularly liaise with a wide range of key stakeholders as part of their role including UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA), NHSE/I, respiratory consultants, microbiologists, pharmacists, screening and immunisations teams, GPs, Public Health Nurses etc.
Main duties of the job
Some of your duties will be:
- Support TB patients to fully complete TB treatments, thus preventing the spread of infection to others and minimising the risk of the development of drug resistant disease.
- Ensure persons at risk of developing TB are identified, informed and screened appropriately.
- Increase awareness of TB prevention and treatment to health care workers, local authority employees, employers and the general public.
- Support the TB specialist Nurses and deputise in their absence.
- Deliver the BCG vaccination to eligible babies as part of the Neonatal BCG vaccination programme
- Demonstrate competency in a number of clinical and non-clinical interventions including immunisation and vaccination, medicines management, BCG vaccination, TB screening, requesting diagnostic tests, assessing eligibility for vaccination, contraindications, informed consent etc.
- Work closely with people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important part in how people experience our services
- Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver best practice.
- Work to improve clinical outcomes ensuring the service is meeting the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Neonatal BCG Programme and TB.
- Be kind, responsive and professional, contributing to the quality of the services we provide by: Keeping the people who use our services safe through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments
Additional Working Pattern: 22 Hours
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 18th July 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 18th July 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC or Physiotherapist; Occupational Therapist; etc / HCPC)
- Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification equivalent
- Immunisation and Vaccination/ Venepuncture training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
- Experience with use of IT systems including Microsoft, Electronic Patient Records systems
Desirable
- Experience of Immunisation/TB nursing
- Experience working with children and young people
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of national guidance related to TB/BCG
Skills
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work and work as a team
- An understanding of the training needs of the post and gaps in knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise own work and work as a team Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative An understanding of the training needs of the post and gaps in knowledge
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Enthusiasm and motivation to improve the outcomes of people with TB.
- Non-judgemental, professional, inclusive approach to patient care and colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC or Physiotherapist; Occupational Therapist; etc / HCPC)
- Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification equivalent
- Immunisation and Vaccination/ Venepuncture training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
- Experience with use of IT systems including Microsoft, Electronic Patient Records systems
Desirable
- Experience of Immunisation/TB nursing
- Experience working with children and young people
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of national guidance related to TB/BCG
Skills
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work and work as a team
- An understanding of the training needs of the post and gaps in knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise own work and work as a team Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative An understanding of the training needs of the post and gaps in knowledge
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Enthusiasm and motivation to improve the outcomes of people with TB.
- Non-judgemental, professional, inclusive approach to patient care and colleagues
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).
