TB Clinical Nurse Specialist (26.5 hours per week)
The closing date is 08 April 2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 9th April 2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 20th April 2026.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the TB team which is based at St. Luke's Hospital. The successful candidate will support and develop the service.
The TB team meets the needs of the local population and to ensure that a high standard of care is provided in relation to screening and treatment of TB. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated nurse with post registration expertise to join the expanding Tuberculosis clinical nurse specialist service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The nurse in post will also work closely with the respiratory and infectious diseases teams and UKHSA.
The successful candidate must have 4 years post registration experience including 2 years in the medicine speciality; experience working with TB patients is desirable. Candidates should possess excellent decision making and clinical assessment skills. All applicants need a full driving licence.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload of TB patients (and contacts) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the TB service.
SKILL/QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
* R.N.
* Full Driving Licence and use of a car for work purposes
* Minimum 4 years post registration, including 2 years in medicine.
* See person spec for further details
About us
* We are one team
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will have responsibility for a defined caseload of TB patients and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.
The post-holder will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients/service-users using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
Person Specification
Experience
* 4 yrs post-registration experience, including 2 years in medicine speciality
* Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
* Experience of participating in clinical audit
* Experience caring for patients with Tuberculosis
* Experience in policy development
* Experience of developing innovative practice
* Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
* Report writing / Presentation skills
* Clinical credibility
* Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team and experience of managing own caseload
* Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
* Mentoring and advanced communication skills
* Excellent time management and organisation skills
* Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
* Evidence of reflective practice
* Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
* Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
* Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
* Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
* Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
* Evidence of current CPD
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.
Address
TB Service, Extension Block, St Luke's Hospital
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
389-26-7874804
Job locations
TB Service, Extension Block, St Luke's Hospital
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