Job Description

The post holder will provide specialist nursing care, advice and support for people with Tuberculosis. This will involve autonomously managing a case load of patients with Tuberculosis in nurse led outpatient clinics with direct clinical supervision from the senior TB Nurse Specialists. The post holder will, undertake all relevant forms of nursing care and patient management, supported by evidence based practice, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, with the objective of providing high quality, safe nursing care. The post holder must always act in an accountable manner, adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust polices.



Undertake nurse led clinics for patients with TB under the supervision of the senior TB Nurse specialists.



Develop skills to provide specialist care (assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation) within defined guidelines and protocols Referring to other disciplines and agencies Ordering and interpreting relevant tests and investigations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.



Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.



We continually invest in our facilities, including a 30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an 80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.



We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."



If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.



Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.



Provide expert care and advice to individual patients with TB and their families. Be responsible for the assessment of patient care, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of that care.



Contribute to the future development of TB services within the Hospital and the Community services. Work within agreed protocols for managing the care of TB patients, contacts of TB patients and BCG vaccination patients. Act as case manager to allocated TB patients, reporting findings and liaising with the Respiratory Physicians. Recognise problems in relation to failing treatment and seek assistance to solve them. Provide advice and guidance to patients and hospital staff regarding TB and related issues. Maintain accurate and timely patient records worthy of medico-legal scrutiny. Liaise with other disciplines within and outside the hospital setting. Actively participate in providing a high standard of service. Provide a patient focused nursing service and establish effective partnerships with patient and family within competency level. Be aware of contracting issues and budgetary constraints in order to manage resources effectively. Manage own caseload through Nurse-Led clinics in conjunction with the senior TB Clinical Nurse Specialists. * Work with community colleagues including the TB Outreach worker and Housing colleagues to ensure patients receive seamless care.