TB Nurse Specialist

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Barts Health NHS Trust . We are looking for a dedicated and motivated nurse to join the TB team based at Whipps Cross Hospital. This would suit someone who is looking to gain experience as a specialist nurse, working in community and clinic settings and/or an interest in infectious diseases, public health and health inclusion. The post requires a willingness to work flexibly and responsively to meet the needs of the individual, providing patient centred nursing care and advice as a case manager for a designated caseload of patients (adults and children) with active and latent TB. The post holder will work as part of the Barts Health TB nursing service to deliver patient centred nursing care for patients being treated for TB and latent TB (LTBI) and provide a flexible and responsive high quality TB service, ensuring effective patient management and protection of public health.

Barts Health has TB services based at three sites and sees some of the highest numbers of TB cases in the UK. Although based at Whipps Cross there will be expectation and opportunity of cross site collaboration and working.

As part of Barts Health the post holder will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital and will facilitate individualised care to patients (adults and children), their contacts and the wider community in collaboration with the multi-professional team and with other agencies, in accordance with national guidelines and locally agreed protocols.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centred nursing care and advice as a case manager for a designated caseload of patients (adults and children) with active and latent TB.

Work flexibly and responsively to meet the needs of individuals in community and clinic settings.

Collaborate with the multi-professional team and other agencies to deliver individualised care for patients, their contacts and the wider community, in accordance with national guidelines and locally agreed protocols.

Qualifications and expertise

Registered nurse with appropriate post-qualification experience (TB experience preferred but training provided).

Interest in infectious diseases, public health and health inclusion.

Willingness to work across sites with cross-site collaboration.

Excellent communication and patient-centred care skills.

Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

ContactFor further details or informal visits contact: Name: Sue Dart, Lead TB NurseEmail: ..... full job details .....