Key Working relationships: Lead TB Nurse Specialist TB Nursing Team Physicians and staff at Luton & Dunstable Hospital CCDC and Public Health Departments Members of the public ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL: To help influence and initiate change in policy and procedure when necessary. To take reasonable steps to ensure that any advice given, or treatment carried out is research based and complies with the current Department of Health (DH) guidelines. To assist analyse TB data and work to develop reports as requested. Assessment skills to establish client need and interpreting appropriate action to be taken to meet the need. To be involved in the development of procedures and agreed clinical care pathways. Request and interpret investigation results. PLANNING AND ORGANISATION: To assist the TB Lead in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a trust wide TB service. To manage the service in the absence of the Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist or senior member when necessary. To develop and act as TB link nurse for specific directorates and departments as directed by the Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist. Organisation of neonatal and infant immunisation programme so that the service is delivered at the best point in the care pathway. Organise appointments and clinics. Organise investigative procedures in accordance with local and national TB recommendations. To attend liaison team meetings and other departmental meetings as appropriate. To liaise with chest clinics to facilitate contact screening and the seamless provision of care to patients moving in and out of the Luton. To maintain confidentiality at all times. Maintain contemporaneous records, both manual and computerised. To undertake other relevant duties commensurate with grade as appropriate.