Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
TB Clinical Nurse Specialist (12 months FTC from August 2026)
The closing date is 17 May 2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 18th May 2026
Interviews to take place: W/C 25th May 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. This is a fixed term 12 month contract to cover for maternity leave.
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.
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.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust:
* 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
Please see the full job description and person specification attached.
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
Values
* We are one team
Experience
* Extensive post-registration experience (including experience within a 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)
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
* Knowledge of change management processes
* Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Qualifications
* Evidence of current CPD
* Appropriate NMC Registration (RN/RM/RN Child)
* Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
* Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience TB course or willingness to undertake
* Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
* Non‑medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
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
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
389-26-7923711
Job locations
TB Service, Extension Block, St Luke's Hospital
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