Provide expert care and advice to individual patients with TB and their families. Be responsible for the assessment of patient care, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of that care. Contribute to the future development of TB services within the Hospital and the Community services. Work within agreed protocols for managing the care of TB patients, contacts of TB patients and BCG vaccination patients. Act as case manager to allocated TB patients, reporting findings and liaising with the Respiratory Physicians. Recognise problems in relation to failing treatment and seek assistance to solve them. Provide advice and guidance to patients and hospital staff regarding TB and related issues. Maintain accurate and timely patient records worthy of medico-legal scrutiny. Liaise with other disciplines within and outside the hospital setting. Actively participate in providing a high standard of service. Provide a patient focused nursing service and establish effective partnerships with patient and family within competency level. Be aware of contracting issues and budgetary constraints in order to manage resources effectively. Manage own caseload through Nurse-Led clinics in conjunction with the senior TB Clinical Nurse Specialists. Work with community colleagues including the TB Outreach worker and Housing colleagues to ensure patients receive seamless care.