Overview
UHDB TB Service are seeking a Band 7 TB Deputy Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Royal Derby Hospital. They must be a highly motivated, Innovative, Dynamic and Enthusiastic Individual who prioritises patient care.
The B7 will support the 8A Lead with staff management including appraisals and development of junior staff, contribute toward service improvement including policy and guidance review and be able to deputise in the 8a Leads absence. Candidates must demonstrate the desire to develop their TB clinical skills and knowledge as well as an ability to practice both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team working within both primary and secondary care settings.
The successful candidate will Case manage a caseload of patients, run nurse-led clinics, ensure all Incidents/Outbreaks are managed according to local policies. They will contribute and oversee that treatment completion targets are achieved for both Active and Latent Cases and ensure regular audits for quality improvement are completed and actions identified. The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary teams across sites and work closely with UKHSA. They will be required to establish links with Neighbouring TB Services and liaise with TB services across the country.
Closing date of applications: 11 September 2025
Interview date: 25 September 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
Responsibilities
* Case manage a caseload of patients and run nurse-led clinics.
* Ensure all Incidents/Outbreaks are managed according to local policies.
* Contribute toward service improvement including policy and guidance review.
* Deputise in the 8a Lead’s absence and support staff management including appraisals and development of junior staff.
* Work with multi-disciplinary teams across sites and with UKHSA; establish links with neighbouring TB services and liaise with TB services across the country.
* Ensure treatment completion targets are achieved for Active and Latent Cases and conduct regular quality improvement audits with identified actions.
Qualifications and Skills
* Desire to develop TB clinical skills and knowledge.
* Ability to practise autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in both primary and secondary care settings.
Benefits
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* Ongoing support from recruitment to joining and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&E across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Applying
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Sep 2025
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