Along with your NMC registration and post registration experience within the speciality of TB or respiratory, the successful applicant will form part of the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Nursing Service. Serving SaTH and the communities of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Powys, the post holder will work with the TB MDT to deliver a service that reflects the needs of patients and their families affected by TB.
Responsibilities
* Acting as a clinical expert in TB management and infection control.
* Managing a caseload of patients with complex needs and associated incidents/outbreaks.
* Leading on contact tracing clinics.
* Leading on specialist investigations such as cluster and whole genome sequencing.
* Supporting and delivering clinical audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement.
* Developing and implementing clinical policies, protocols, and guidelines.
* Providing education, training, and mentorship to healthcare staff and students.
* Ensuring efficient use of resources and contributing to governance, risk management, and incident review.
* Enhancing patient experience through advocacy, communication, and service-user engagement.
The post holder is accountable for safe, effective clinical practice and supports the ongoing development of staff, service delivery, and patient outcomes across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Powys.
Risk assessment: If offered a role at the Trust and you fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete a risk assessment with you in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid‑19.
Candidate Pack / Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
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