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Job overview

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated nurse to join our Tuberculosis Clinical Nurse Specialist team ,  As part of the team you would play a significant role in the patient’s care pathway, supporting patients through their pathway, treatment journey and beyond, wherever possible responding to patients holistic needs. The CNS team works with the respiratory consultants to provide assessments and support of patients both in clinic settings and ward patients, as well as nurse led services and clinics.

As a support nurse working independently but within a team environment, you will need to demonstrate an ability to be highly self-motivated and have excellent communication skills. At least 2 years post registration experience is preferable and previous experience in respiratory medicine.

The successful candidate would demonstrate a willingness to participate in professional development. In-house training and mentorship will be provided at commencement in the post.

For further information and an informal discussion about this post please contact Amanda Middleton Lead TB Nurse on 03007900162.

Main duties of the job

As a TB Nurse Specialist, the post holder will work as a part of the TB team in

delivering an effective TB service.

In particular, the post holder will:

Assist in the delivery of a high-quality Tuberculosis nursing service which is

accessible and responsive throughout the UHNM NHS Trust

and surrounding community to minimise and reduce the impact of

Tuberculosis (TB).

Work alongside other clinical colleagues to provide expert individualised care, treatment and support for this patient group and their families/carers independently in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in line with local and national targets. They will play a key role within this team in order to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.