NHS Lothian - Registered Nurse - Tuberculosis Nursing Service
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Tuberculosis (TB) Nursing Service
37 hours per week - Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse post within the Tuberculosis (TB) Nursing Service. The service is based within the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and provides care to patients across the NHS Lothian geographical area.
As a Staff Nurse, you will be part of a dynamic nursing team and a wider multidisciplinary team, delivering care and support to individuals affected by tuberculosis. A current driving licence is required, as you will need to be a car driver for this role.
Organisational skills are vital in this role as you will be expected to manage clinics, arrange and carry out community visits, to assess, support and monitor patients throughout their TB treatment. Effective IT, written and verbal skills are an essential part of this role.
For further information regarding this role please contact :
Ceri McSparron, Lead TB Nurse on 0131 242 1812
Susan Vaughan, Clinical Nurse Specialist on 0131 242 1810
If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 5 candidate we will not proceed with shortlisting and interview and instead you will move to our internal transfer process.
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