Job Description

We are excited to be recruiting a Band 5 nurse to join our east Kent team.



This post is a development role with a view to progressing to a Band 6 specialist TB nurse.



The successful candidate will work closely and be supervised by our experienced Specialist TB nurses in a supportive environment.



We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills, who enjoys the challenge of working with socially and medically complex patients in a community setting and who is passionate about advocating for our patients. We are looking forward to welcoming the right candidate to our 'Outstanding' Trust and our friendly and well-established team.



The role will primarily involve caring for patients in north Kent but may involve some wider travel in Kent for training and meetings. The post holder will work closely with our specialist TB nurses but will also need to be able to work autonomously.



In return for your hard work we offer you a flexible working environment, personal development and a comprehensive corporate and local induction programme.



We strongly believe in making sure you have the right support, resources and training to enjoy your job.



This role would be suitable for nurses already working at a Band 5 or Band 6 who are keen to develop their skills in a specialism and progress to a Band 6 specialist TB nurse once they have passed the TB nurse competencies and have demonstrated the necessary skills and knowledge.



The role of a Band 5 TB nurse is to support the Specialist TB Nurses in their role as named case managers of patients with TB, to support TB contact tracing and screening and to have oversight of diagnostic results and the team's caseloads.



You will work alongside the Specialist TB nurses to gain the necessary skills and experience needed for the Specialist TB nurse role, using evidence-based care in line with national and local guidelines to support the successful treatment of TB and reduce onwards transmission of the disease. Specialist TB nurses are responsible for the holistic case management of children and adults with suspected or confirmed TB.



They act as a named case manager for patients, supporting both standard and complex case management. As part of a multidisciplinary approach, TB Nurses maintain close links with a wide range of key stakeholders including UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), NHSE/I, respiratory consultants, microbiologists, pharmacists, screening and immunisations teams and GPs.



We care for adults, children and babies, through case management, screening clinics, BCG vaccination and health promotion. The post will involve visiting people in their own homes, clinics and some outreach work as well as phone and virtual appointments.



Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent



We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences



We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission



The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work



As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both



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Please note:

at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).



As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.



The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.



Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.



We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.



At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.



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Good luck! We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.