Job Description

The TB nurse specialist will be a member of the TB service providing support to patients, families and carers, delivering expert patient-centred nursing care and act as a case manager for own caseload of patients being treated for Tuberculosis/Non TB Mycobacterial infection (NMTB) and Latent TB Infection (LTBI).



To autonomously run nurse led TB contact clinics and TB/NMTB patient clinics.

Facilitate accurate healthcare information, health advice and appropriate support and referral.

To participate in developing the strategic direction of the TB service in line with national and local targets working closely with the Band 7 TB Nurses.

Provide screening/immunisation clinics for TB contacts and new entrants, children and adults.



EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;



Season Ticket Loans



NHS discounts for staff



Excellent Training facilities and opportunities



Buying and Selling annual leave scheme



The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas



Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work



Day One Flexible Employer



The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment



Join our Staff bank



What is Staff Bank?



Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.



All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.



If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.



Work under patient specific/group directions to perform and assess Mantoux testing, interpreting results appropriately, administering BCG as required or sending for further investigation in accordance with NICE TB guidance (2016).



To co-ordinate and lead the TB service in the absence of the Band 7 Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse including supervision of other staff members.



To be able to work independently under the guidance of Band 7 TB nurse specialist as well as within a team



Input data related to Tuberculosis notifications according to relevant protocols.

Competent in the use of the IT systems including:

SystmOne, Word, Excel, Pathology, Hospital appointment systems, and Radiology.



Liaise with the multidisciplinary team within the Tuberculosis Service, covering South East Essex, South West Essex, Mid Essex and West Essex, with the acute hospitals within those PCT's and Public Health England (PHE).



Provide statistical returns as required by the service



Attend and participate in all clinic meetings and patient meetings as agreed with Manager.



Share clinical knowledge with colleagues and be involved in the delivery of ongoing training, education and support of TB awareness sessions and study days.



Participate in clinical audit and research as required, relating to the TB speciality.



To participate in developing, writing and maintaining team and local policies and protocols