Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 TB Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our TB service based at Frimley Park Hospital. This is a full-time, permanent position within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Care for patients with suspected or diagnosed TB, supported by the TB team
* Take responsibility for managing TB contact screening and migrant screening for adults and children (Mantoux, QuantiFeron blood test, chest X-ray) and BCG vaccination
* Monitor active and latent TB treatment for adults and children
* Make differential diagnoses within level of competence, with support from the TB team
* Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate, including monitoring of treatment and Directly Observed Therapy regimens
* Work independently, but also as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Use clinical judgement to decide whether to refer patients for investigations (e.g., chest X-ray)
* Travel between sites and conduct home visits as required
Qualifications and experience
* Essential: NMC Registration
* Essential: Knowledge of Public Health Nursing
* Desirable: TB Nursing experience
* Experience: Respiratory/TB/chest medicine experience; some post-qualification experience
Skills and attributes
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to handle complex issues and work autonomously
* IT literate; strong teamwork skills
* Knowledge of Child Protection issues
* Full UK driving licence with access to a car
About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to inclusion and disability confidence in the workforce. We provide development opportunities and a range of professional, management, leadership and clinical skills training.
We value work-life balance and welcome flexible working arrangements to meet service needs.
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