About this role
Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small specialist TB team based in Essex. The post-holder will work as part of the TB nursing team, running nurse led clinics for patients with TB and NTM, primarily at Princess Alexandra Hospital (Harlow) and potentially cross-covering at our three other hospital sites. The role will also include home visits, managing a varied caseload, contact screening, education and training, and raising awareness of TB. You will help to provide a flexible and responsive high quality TB service, facilitating effective patient management and protection to the public.
We are looking for a dynamic registered nurse ideally with post-registration experience in TB and/or experience in Tuberculin testing and BCG vaccination. You will be expected to work flexibly and autonomously but also function well within a team.
The post is part-time excluding Bank Holidays and weekends.
If this sounds interesting to you and you want to work in an exciting environment where every day is different, we would like to hear from you.
For further information, please contact Andrew Hare, TB team leader.
Main duties of the job
To autonomously run nurse led TB contact clinics and TB/NMTB patient clinics. Facilitate accurate healthcare information, health advice and appropriate support and referral. To participate in developing the strategic direction of the TB service in line with national and local targets working closely with the Band 7 TB Nurses. Provide screening/immunisation clinics for TB contacts and new entrants, children and adults.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description Job responsibilities
Work under patient specific/group directions to perform and assess Mantoux testing, interpreting results appropriately, administering BCG as required or sending for further investigation in accordance with NICE TB guidance (2016). To co-ordinate and lead the TB service in the absence of the Band 7 TuberculosisSpecialist Nurse including supervision of other staff members. To be able to work independently under the guidance of Band 7 TB nurse specialist as well as within a team Input data related to Tuberculosis notifications according to relevant protocols. Competent in the use of the IT systems including: SystmOne, Word, Excel, Pathology, Hospital appointment systems, and Radiology. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team within the Tuberculosis Service, covering South East Essex, South West Essex, Mid Essex and West Essex, with the acute hospitals within those PCTs and Public Health England (PHE). Provide statistical returns as required by the service Attend and participate in all clinic meetings and patient meetings as agreed with Manager. Share clinical knowledge with colleagues and be involved in the delivery of ongoing training, education and support of TB awareness sessions and study days. Participate in clinical audit and research as required, relating to the TB speciality. To participate in developing, writing and maintaining team and local policies and protocols
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working as a TB nurse Specialist
Desirable
Experience caring for patients with TB
Knowledge Essential
Has knowledge or qualifications in TB and NTM
Desirable
Has knowledge in TB and screening
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Raphael House
Old Ship Lane
Rochford
SS4 1DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)