Job summary
- Main area
- Community TB Service
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 448-LCA-6405413
- Employer
- Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Poynt
- Town
- Luton
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/07/2024
Employer heading
TB Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6
Driven by our Trust values: Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect; the Trust's vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our cultural diversity, long term conditions and disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ staff networks are a key part of this commitment, creating positive change and helping build an inclusive culture across the Trust.
Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed - our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
Options for flexible working are considered for all roles within CCS, including job share opportunities, compressed hours, annualised hours, tailored working patterns and more. If you are interested in flexible working, please talk to the recruiting manager for this vacancy.
Job overview
Are you a Registered Nurse with a background or experience in TB/Respiratory Nursing?
Do you have experience of working with people in their own homes or community clinics?
Have you been involved in any immunisation and vaccination?
Would you enjoy a varied and challenging post?
The post holder will be expected to provide specialist nursing advice for both primary and secondary care and work to prevent and control TB by screening, vaccination, education and the monitoring of patients receiving care and treatment.
You will be responsible for the management of a caseload and will work within a multi-disciplinary team. Reporting to the Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be expected to work closely with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Acute sector and the wider Primary Health Care Service.
(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised).
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist nursing advice for both primary and secondary care and work to prevent TB by vaccination, education and the monitoring of patients receiving care and treatment.
In conjunction with UK Health Security Agency Staff, primary and secondary care this post implements preventative and infection control measures according to agreed protocols.
To be responsible for the management of a caseload and will work within a multi disciplinary team across all directorates and departments.
Working for our organisation
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Working relationships:
Lead TB Nurse Specialist
TB Nursing Team
Physicians and staff at Luton & Dunstable Hospital
CCDC and Public Health Departments
Members of the public
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL:
To help influence and initiate change in policy and procedure when necessary.
To take reasonable steps to ensure that any advice given, or treatment carried out is research based and complies with the current Department of Health (DH) guidelines.
To assist analyse TB data and work to develop reports as requested.
Assessment skills to establish client need and interpreting appropriate action to be taken to meet the need.
To be involved in the development of procedures and agreed clinical care pathways.
Request and interpret investigation results.
PLANNING AND ORGANISATION:
To assist the TB Lead in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a trust wide TB service.
To manage the service in the absence of the Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist or senior member when necessary.
To develop and act as TB link nurse for specific directorates and departments as directed by the Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Organisation of neonatal and infant immunisation programme so that the service is delivered at the best point in the care pathway.
Organise appointments and clinics.
Organise investigative procedures in accordance with local and national TB recommendations.
To attend liaison team meetings and other departmental meetings as appropriate.
To liaise with chest clinics to facilitate contact screening and the seamless provision of care to patients moving in and out of the Luton.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
Maintain contemporaneous records, both manual and computerised.
To undertake other relevant duties commensurate with grade as appropriate.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- RGN with current NMC registration
- ENB RO2 or equivalent or willingness to undertake recognised TB modules at degree level
- Non medical prescribing course or willingness to commit to course
Desirable criteria
- Community or public health qualification
- Educated to degree level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience in community or acute setting
- Sound knowledge and experience of TB management
- Experience of developing/ working with protocols/ PGD and clinical pathways
- Basic managerial experience
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Luton Epidemiology
- Experience of working within a community or infection control setting
- Knowledge of Immunisation programmes
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer skills – Word, PowerPoint & Excel
- Ability to work as an individual in a multi-disciplinary team
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in clinical situations
- Ability to undertake immunisations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sophie Goolab
- Job title
- Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07879115420
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