About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 17th May 2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 18th May 2026
Interviews to take place: W/C 25th May 2026
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. This is a fixed term 12 month contract to cover for maternity leave.
The TB team meets 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.
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.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached.
The post-holder will have responsibility for a defined caseload of TB patients and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.
The post-holder will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients/service-users using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
Person Specification
Values Essential
We are one team We care We value people
Experience Essential
Extensive post-registration experience (including experience within a 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 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 e.g. 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) Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
Knowledge of change management processes Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of current CPD Appropriate NMC Registration(RN/RM/RN Child) Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience TB course or willingness to undertake Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
Desirable
Post registration qualification in relevant specialty Leadership or management development qualification Advanced communication skills qualification Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address TB Service, Extension Block, St Luke's Hospital
Little Horton Lane
Bradford
BD5 0NA
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)