Community TB Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a registered nurse to support the Tuberculosis Nursing team in the management and control of Tuberculosis (TB).

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate effective communication skills and be able to support and assist the team within the wider service remit in the control and prevention of TB. You will develop knowledge and skills in order to contribute towards the delivery of expert TB care in the community, working in collaboration with Public Health England, the local authority, and voluntary sector organisations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work in conjunction with the band 6 TB nurses assisting with caseload management for patients with non-complexed standard tuberculosis, running nurse led, BCG vaccination and TB screening clinics. You will work within a dynamic and innovative culture that is focused on delivering quality patient care.

The TB nursing service are a community-based team that deliver care both in the community and acute trust settings working across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. If you recognise these traits in yourself then we would love to hear from you.

Previous applicants are welcome to apply.

This is a Monday to Friday service 8.30 am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays) the applicant will be expected to have a flexible approach to working.

For informal enquiries please contact Carla Baxter - 01482 344221

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