This post is an ideal opportunity for a motivated individual to join our experienced forward thinking team. Gaining expertise in all aspects of TB (Tuberculosis) disease is fundamental for driving the service forward and meeting the local needs of the community. Screening and the prevention of TB are key elements of the post and you will be required to work autonomously in the clinical setting and community with support from the existing TB team. Part of our work is also to administer the BCG vaccination and therefor a desire to build on existing clinical skills in vaccination and new ways in working (venepuncture/ ordering of chest x-rays) is essential. As always communication is central to any service, however we rely on effective communication and collaboration with many other key stakeholders and divisions within the hospital and community to support the patient's journey. This post is varied and can be challenging at times but if you are able to think on your feet, and drive for excellence and enjoy being part of the patient's journey this post is for you.

Main duties of the job

The post involves providing high quality care to adults, children and babies. You will work both autonomously and part of the team adopting a multi-disciplinary team approach, maintaining close links with ID services, Children's services, microbiology, other TB teams, community agencies and the UK Health Security Agency. You will run screening clinics within both the hospital and community setting.

The successful candidate will be required to coordinate contact screening by identifying close contacts of index cases and facilitate screening thereafter. You will undertake nurse led clinics, undertaking holistic assessments applying national and local guidelines you will manage a caseload of patients receiving treatment for TB.

You will also be expected to review patients in their own homes undertake compliance and welfare checks and complete outreach work and participate in the Latent TB programme in the community. You will deliver the BCG vaccination to eligible infants, children and adults .You will be a resource to others providing training and support to other health care professionals. You must be eager to undertake working in new ways packages, venepuncture and requesting chest x-rays. It is essential that you have your own car and full drivers licence.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Assess the care needs of a specialised group (TB) of patients and develop a programme of care, which is evaluated and amended as appropriate.

• Delivers BCG vaccinations to eligible individuals and provides education and support to parents, carers and other healthcare professionals.

• Actively support equality and value diversity. Utilise interpreting services appropriately to enable effective communication with patients from ethnic minority groups where English is not their first language.

• Carry out relevant forms of direct and indirect patient care autonomously working at advanced level practice.

• Takes charge of a caseload of patients providing enhanced case management independently whilst supporting other colleagues workload in their absence.

• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care, and maintenance of local and national TB databases, including analyses of results.

• Undertake any Working in new ways packages such as venepuncture, x-ray package as directed by the TB lead.

• Actively participates in the education, development and supervision of other staff members

• Act as a clinical and professional role, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

• Deputises in the absence of the TB lead at strategic or National level.

• Utilises and integrates evidence into practice.

• The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Current 1st level NMC registration.
• Diploma or degree in health/nursing related studies
• Competent in Medicines management

Desirable

• Formal teaching/leadership/Management training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with patients with respiratory conditions and TB disease.
• Supervision of non-registered staff , pre-registration and post basic students

Desirable

• Basic knowledge around TB/ TB patients and willingness to learn and develop expertise in this specialism.

Communication, Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient/client care and problem solve
• Demonstrate an understanding of the band 6 nurse specialist role.
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of working within a healthcare MDT

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to plan, prioritise own workload and carry out role under minimal supervision
• Able to respond appropriately to urgent situations and the escalation of abnormal blood tests.

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts

Essential

• Current license to drive a car and in a possession of a car.
• Must be flexible and work outside normal working hours if required.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

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