We have an exciting opportunity for a Sister/Charge nurse to join our Tuberculosis (TB) service. We are looking to appoint a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills, and an enthusiasm for providing health education, treatment and advice for patients. This role will predominantly involve working across the local community and outpatient settings but will include some acute hospital work.

We are looking for a senior staff Nurse to take on the position as a band 6 TB specialist nurse within the TB team. All we ask is that you must be a motivated UK registered Nurse with skills in acute medical nursing practice and a willingness to undertake further training as required. You must be a car driver /owner as this role involves community visits and outpatient clinics.

Previous TB nursing knowledge is desirable but not essential as training can be given, as is an appropriate degree course (or working towards) in acute/critical care, but consideration will be given to all applicants.

Main duties of the job

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient care in the community without direct supervision.

• To deputise for senior TB nurse in their absence

• Contact tracing for all TB cases

• To work with senior TB nurse to help improve the TB services.
• Improving knowledge within communities in the local area most affected by TB

• Supervising directly observed therapy when required

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse BLS

Desirable

• Degree level registration

Experience

Essential

• Respiratory nursing
• General medicine

Desirable

• TB nursing experience
• Community experience

Competency

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Ability to adapt to change within the working environment

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth rd

Frimley

GU167UJ

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