Job summary
SBUHB are offering a development opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, NMC registered nurse preferably with knowledge, skills and expertise in TB nursing to join our team here in Singleton Hospital.
The band 6 TB specialist nurse will support the Band 7 TB lead Nurses in providing a comprehensive TB service encompassing disease control and prevention.
We maintain close links with Public Health Wales, Occupational Health departments here in SBUHB and Swansea University as well as the BBV team. There will be opportunity for outreach work to screen and monitor high risk vulnerable patients within the community. This work would take place in Homeless shelters and on the Welfare Bus at different locations across Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot.
Applicants should have good interpersonal and communication skills, having an ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and relatives where there may be barriers to communication or reassurance is required.
The post will be 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
Assess adults for Latent TB with the use of T-SPOT blood testing (IGRA) in the Nurse led Clinic. Undertake holistic assessments, arrange screening for BBV's. The use of Language Line is often required.
You will support the TB Consultant their monthly clinic and identify close contacts of index cases and facilitate appropriate screening.
The CNS will be required to arrange ongoing medication for those with both Latent and Active TB disease. You will oversee VOT and DOT. Databases should be updated regularly within SBUHB and NTBS. The Specialist Nurse will be required to present cases at the All Wales quarterly Co-hort review meetings via TEAMS.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN (Level 1) degree or working towards / equivalent experience
- NMC registration
- Extensive experience at Band 5 or 6 in relevant speciality i.e. acute medicine/respiratory medicine
- Demonstration of up-to-date knowledge of current issues with respiratory speciality
Desirable
- MSc in Advanced Nursing or working toward
- Formal qualification in relevant (respiratory) courses
- Evidence of education and development relating to respiratory medicine
Skills
Essential
- Ability to coordinate services and teams & Good management and leadership skills
- Excellent communication, listening, verbal and non-verbal communication/ interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative work taken with speciality
- Evidence of developing policies and protocols
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Patient focused
- Enthusiasm and commitment to high quality care
- Excellent self motivation and reflective skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN (Level 1) degree or working towards / equivalent experience
- NMC registration
- Extensive experience at Band 5 or 6 in relevant speciality i.e. acute medicine/respiratory medicine
- Demonstration of up-to-date knowledge of current issues with respiratory speciality
Desirable
- MSc in Advanced Nursing or working toward
- Formal qualification in relevant (respiratory) courses
- Evidence of education and development relating to respiratory medicine
Skills
Essential
- Ability to coordinate services and teams & Good management and leadership skills
- Excellent communication, listening, verbal and non-verbal communication/ interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative work taken with speciality
- Evidence of developing policies and protocols
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Patient focused
- Enthusiasm and commitment to high quality care
- Excellent self motivation and reflective skills
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).
