Job summary Closing Date: (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing An opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the TB team which is based at St. Luke's Hospital.
The successful candidate will support and develop the service.
The post is 10 months fixed term, maternity leave cover.
Secondment within BTHFT will be considered.
The TB team is expanding to meet the needs of the local population and to ensure that a high standard of care is provided in relation to screening and treatment of TB.
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated nurse with post registration expertise to join the expanding Tuberculosis clinical nurse specialist service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The nurse in post will also work closely with the respiratory and infectious diseases teams and UKHSA.
The successful candidate must have 4 years post registration experience including 2 years in the medicine speciality; experience working with TB patients is desirable.
Candidates should possess excellent decision making and clinical assessment skills.
All applicants need a full driving licence.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload of TB patients (and contacts) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group.
They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the TB service.
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Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification Experience Essential 4 yrs post-registration experience, including 2 years in medicine speciality Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs Experience of participating in clinical audit Desirable Experience caring for patients with Tuberculosis Experience in policy development Experience of developing innovative practice Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries Skills Essential Report writing / Presentation skills Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
Clinical credibility Clinical skills specific to area of specialty Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team and experience of managing own caseload Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate Mentoring and advanced communication skills Leadership skills Excellent time management and organisation skills Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups Evidence of reflective practice Desirable Proven evidence of change management skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff) Desirable Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training Knowledge of change management processes Qualifications Essential Appropriate NMC Registration(RN/RM/RN Child) Degree or equivalent qualification ( diploma level specialist training) or experience Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience TB course or willingness to undertake Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent Evidence of current CPD Desirable Post registration qualification in relevant specialty Leadership or management development qualification Advanced communication skills qualification Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake