An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated TB service based at Frimley Park Hospital. This is a full-time, permanent position within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, management, and follow-up of patients diagnosed with both active and latent TB. Key duties include conducting contact tracing clinics, coordinating outpatient and community reviews, providing education and support to patients and families, and liaising closely with the lead TB Consultant, Public Health teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective care pathways.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse with excellent communication, organisational, and clinical skills. You should be passionate about improving patient outcomes, proactive in your approach, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
We offer comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and professional development to support you in gaining and enhancing specialist TB knowledge. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential, as the role involves community visits and outreach clinics.
If you are enthusiastic, committed to excellence, and ready to make a positive impact on TB care, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Main duties of the job
Care for patients with suspected or diagnosed TB, supported by the TB team
Take responsibility for managing TB contact screening & migrant screening for both adults and children (performing Mantoux, QuantiFeron blood test & CXR) & BCG vaccination
Monitoring active/latent TB treatment for both adult and childrenMake differential diagnosis within level of competence, supported by the TB team
Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate, to include monitoring of treatment as well as managing Directly Observed Therapy regimens
Work independently, but also as part as a multi-disciplinary teamUse their knowledge and clinical judgement to decide whether to refer patients for investigations, such as a chest X-ray.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* Relevant knowledge of Public Health Nursing
Experience
* TB Nursing experience
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to work independently, but equally well as a team member
* Ability to deal with complex issues and wok autonomously
* Knowledge and understanding of can learn Child Protection issues
* IT literate
* Demonstrates strong teamwork skills, contributing positively to joint working across services
* Report Writing
Competency
* oAbility to travel between sites and do home visits
* oHolds current full UK driving with access to a car
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£40,617 to £48,778 a yearper annum incl HCAS
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