Fixed Term Maternity Cover to October 2025

West Hertfordshire community respiratory service provided by CLCH is looking for a Band 7 Tuberculosis Nurse Specialist. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic forward thinking TB nurse to join our friendly team. The post holder will work in the community based TB service within West Hertfordshire and be based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The role includes supporting and monitoring patients on Active TB, Latent TB, NTM and TB contact tracing screening, including Mantoux testing. Supervision of treatment including directly observed therapy (DOT).

The post holder will work closely with UKSHA developing relationships and presenting at Cohort Reviews as well as working closely with the Acute Respiratory physicians at Watford Hospitals Healthcare Trust.

They will work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate effective communication skills is essential.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience require d

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• RN Level 1 registration with the NMC
• Post registration qualification in tuberculosis or equivalent experience
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
• Possession of a degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience working with TB patients.
• Experience of TB contact tracing
• Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to change.
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Experience of undertaking directly observed therapy

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good effective communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
• A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice
• Ability to perform Mantoux testing and result in.
• Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of TB care
• Excellent documentation skills
• Computer skills i.e. Word, data- bases email, internet

Key Attribute

Essential

• Current license to drive a car and in possession of a car

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hilfield Road

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 4AD

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