Job overview
TB Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) / Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP): Band 7- 8A We would also consider experienced applicants willing to complete their ACP training ,this would be at a Band 7 levelAn exciting opportunity to join our dynamic nurse-led TB team based on the beautiful South Coast at University Hospitals Dorset.We are looking for a highly experienced TB Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) who demonstrates advanced levels of clinical and managerial competence and confidence. You will have a proven ability to work automatously and within a multi-disciplinary team in both primary and secondary care settings where you will develop, deliver, and help coordinate comprehensive TB services across East Dorset. You will be expected to travel and work between clinical and non-clinical sites and must be prepared to travel across Dorset to deliver care as and when required. As this will involve unplanned travel away from public transport routes you must have a full UK drivers’ licence, be a competent and confident driver and have daily access to a road worthy and business insured car.Base Location: Bournemouth & PooleInterview Date: TBC Main duties of the job Clinically, you will investigate and diagnose TB, LTBI and NTM diseases; synthesising results and information from multiple sources to develop highly complex plans of care. You will prescribe and supervise treatments, risk assess and deliver contact tracing and TB incident management, demonstrating high levels of competence.You will support the development of new-entrant TB screening programmes and deliver BCG vaccinations as and when needed.Under the supervision of the TB Consultant Nurse, you will manage the TB Service’s daily operations which includes line-managing junior colleagues, triage, and action referrals, providing nurse led outpatient and telephone clinics and performing ward as well as community outreach and home visits. You must be a confident teacher, a strong advocate and computer literate. You must have excellent communication abilities with clear spoken and written English language and ability to facilitate and chair interdisciplinary meetings at both local and regional levels. Candidates are advised to provide evidence of clinical and service development and innovation.Demonstrating high levels of competence. You will support the development of new-entrant TB screening programmes and deliver BCG vaccinations as and when needed. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this post please refer to the detailed person specification and job description. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Master's level Advanced Clinical Practice or relevant master's degreeEvidence of completing recognised TB education ModulesNon-medical prescriber (evidenced within professional body registration)Full UK driving licence Desirable criteria Evidence of teaching and mentoring educationHealth Assessment and Physical examinationPublic Health qualifications/course attendance Experience Essential criteria Demonstrable experience of working independently at band 7 in a clinical role managing TB/NTM patientsLine management/Team leadershipPrimary and secondary care experienceExperience in active participation in MDT meetingsTeaching staff from other professions Desirable criteria Publication as first authorConference presentation experienceExperience of business case development Technical Skills and competencies Essential criteria Advanced clinical skills - such as assessing patient's physical status, demonstrate precision, accuracy and dexterityAdministration of Tuberculin skin testing / assessing result and administration of BCG vaccination Knowledge Essential criteria Demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of TB/NTM presentationsConversant in relevant speciality advanced practice developments at national/local levels