Respiratory Support Nurse - Tuberculosis
Respiratory Support Nurse - Tuberculosis
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Job Summary
Are you enthusiastic Nurse who likes challenging work?
Job Summary
Are you enthusiastic Nurse who likes challenging work?
Would you like to work in a specialist area of respiraory medicine?
Can you think outside of the box?
We are looking for that Nurse to join our TB team.
We have a band 6 post for a Community TB Support Nurse, working alongside the Band 7 TB Nurse Specialist and consultant lead
This is a Monday to Friday post 8am-4pm, do not work Bank Holidays.
the post holder will be based at Wycombe hospital but will be expected to travel to to various Trust sites and visit patients as needed within the county of Buckinghamshire.
We run a corporate caseload of clients, managing their care in their home.
A valid driving licence is essential for this role as the post holder will be required to travel to various BHT venues, community centres and patient homes within Buckinghamshire.
The post holder will provide specialist Tb input supporting the service pathway within the acute, community setting and outpatient setting, using highly developed specialist practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge
Main duties of the job
The Role encompasses all aspects of individualised care for our clients.
We carry out Contact tracing, DOT /VOT under guidance from N.I.C.E
The role is varied as we run Nurse Led clinics, initiating diagnostic tests for patients and commencing patients on Active treatment and LTBI treatment.
The role is varied as we offer an inreach service to our Hospitals.
We are part of the Thames Vallet TB Network with the UKHSA.
Advice and support is provided to patients (and their carers where appropriate) including the provision of education and self-management support.
Support skills and knowledge development in community nursing and acute care.
Provide specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in their related field, to other BHT colleagues as needed.
Mentoring of support
Work in collaboration with the Team to look at new and innovative ways of providing a positive patient and staff experience. This will be demonstrated with the patient and staff experience feedback questionnaires.
Work closely and supportively with the Specialist Nurses and directly with the Department teams. This will allow facilitation to develop and improve nursing practice; improve staff morale and patient experience.
About Us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
434-IM7331971
Job locations
Wycombe General Hospital
Quenn Alexandra rd
high Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Essential
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Good general education
* Registered General Nurse/ HPC
* Further education training e.g MSPP
* Registered RN (adult)/ AHP
* Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
* Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme
* Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification
Essential
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
* Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multidisciplinary team
* Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
* Knowledge of a role of a Band 6
* Knowledge of the NMC code of Professional Conduct or HPC registration
* Advanced Diagnostic and Clinical Assessment Skills Module
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group
Desirable
* Able to manage own case load
* Self Motivated
* Knowledge of evidence based practice
* Good time management skills
* Computer skills
* Experience delivering patient education
* Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies / DH agenda
Experience
Essential
* Experience of Respiratory nursing
* Significant experience at a Band 5/6 nursing level within a related field
* Previous experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring
* Evidence of participation in audit, research and development of staff
* Proven ability to utilise word, power point and excel to a level of producing documents, reports
* Post registration experience working with respiratory patients
* Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives
* Demonstrates ability to adapt to change
Desirable
* Post registration experience
* previous work related experience
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Special circumstances
Essential
* Able to work required shift pattern
* Driving license
Person Specification
Essential
* Able to work required shift pattern
* Driving license
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Wycombe General Hospital
Quenn Alexandra rd
high Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Wycombe General Hospital
Quenn Alexandra rd
high Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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