Job summary
This is a great opportunity to build skills in specialist nursing while supporting people affected by tuberculosis to improve their health and wellbeing. You'll join a dedicated Tuberculosis (TB) Nursing Team that provides high-quality, person-centred care. The service supports people with active TB and latent TB infection, helping to reduce the impact of TB on individuals, families and communities. You'll work alongside experienced Specialist TB Nurses and a range of health and care professionals, gaining valuable experience in clinical care, public health and health promotion.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Support patients with active TB and latent TB infection throughout their care journey
- Help deliver screening, contact tracing and infection prevention activities
- Encourage treatment adherence and provide practical and emotional support
- Work closely with patients, families, interpreters and partner organisations
- Contribute to a responsive, inclusive service that improves health outcomes
What we're looking for:
- A Registered Nurse with a compassionate and person-centred approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
- Someone who works well within a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
- An interest in developing specialist knowledge, with support and training provided
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and value the ideas, perspectives and contributions that help us provide inclusive, respectful care for the communities we serve.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate aboutpeopleand we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliverfirst-class healthcareto thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN/Diploma Nursing Studies
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development/Portfolio
Knowledge
Essential
- Current legislation and impact on nursing services.
- Evidence based practice
- Understanding of audit processes, Key Performance Indicators and Targets, CQUIN collection data and Quality Monitoring Programmes
- Integrated Team working
Desirable
- Mentorship or evidence of supervision/teaching/team management
- To demonstrate an understanding of proactive caseload management.
- Understanding of research methodology and audit
- To have an understanding of the principles of restorative practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience within Primary/Secondary Care at Band 5 or equivalent
- Developing and leading practitioners to deliver client responsive services delivering high quality nursing skills and care
- Experience of initiating and implementing clinical or professional change and evaluation of practice
- Experience in using IT in clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience in planning and providing care to patient with Infectious diseases
- Experience of proactive caseload management and the ability to act as a care coordinator.
- Experience of collaborative working across organisation both statutory and voluntary services
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
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Address
TB Nursing Service, Newington Health Centre
2 Plane Street
Hull
HU3 6BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Community TB Nurse in Hull employer: City Health Care Partnership CIC
City Health Care Partnership CIC is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Hull. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team while enhancing your skills through teaching and clinical governance. Our commitment to compassionate care ensures that you will be part of a rewarding service dedicated to improving children's health in the community.
Contact Details:
City Health Care Partnership CIC Recruitment Team
