TB Specialist Nurse

In partnership with the multidisciplinary team the post holder will be part of the provision of a TB Specialist Nursing Service, delivering high quality clinical care. The post holder will develop specialist knowledge and skills and be a key clinician in the provision of advice, education and support to colleagues, patients, families and carers. They will participate in clinical audit and service evaluation within the specialist field. They will also be responsible for contributing to the on-going development of clinical and community practice, standards of care within the service including development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. The post holder will participate in the delivery of educational programmes for patients and Multidisciplinary team. This post involves combination of nurse-led screening clinics and community (visiting patients within their homes). This role involves carrying out home visits as part of the service. Therefore, applicants must possess a valid UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle to fulfil the requirements of the post., Based in Derby, this role provides specialist case management for patients undergoing tuberculosis (TB) treatment, their families, and individuals attending TB screening services. Key responsibilities include assessing patients for drug resistance, monitoring treatment adherence, coordinating Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), and planning care in line with national and local guidance. The post holder undertakes contact tracing, TB screening, BCG vaccination clinics, and monitors treatment side effects, seeking specialist advice when required. Working primarily within the community, the role involves delivering education and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities also include requesting and reviewing diagnostic tests, contributing to outbreak management, attending MDT meetings and cohort reviews, managing a caseload, and ensuring accurate reporting to the National TB Surveillance Database. The post holder carries out patient assessments, develops personalised care plans, supports discharge planning, promotes informed decision-making, safeguards vulnerable individuals, advocates for patients, and maintains high standards of communication, handover, and clinical documentation in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

• Evidence of clinical knowledge to undertake activities including BCG vaccination, Mantoux testing and interpretations, phlebotomy skills and Visual Acuity Testing
• Evidence of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

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