Job Description
Band: 6 Role: TB Nurse Specialist (Requires a background in TB Nursing and Screening)
Duties:
* Provide specialist nursing advice for both primary and secondary care and work to prevent TB by vaccination, education and the monitoring of patients receiving care and treatment.
* In conjunction with UK Health Security Agency Staff, primary and secondary care this post implements preventative and infection control measures according to agreed protocols.
* To assist with support with patient care working within a multi-disciplinary team across all directorates and departments.
Skills:
1. RGN Qualification
2. Current NMC Registration
3. Post registration experience in community or acute setting
4. Sound knowledge and experience of TB management
5. Experience of developing/ working with protocols/ PGD and clinical pathways
6. Experience of working within a community or infection control setting
7. Knowledge of screening and immunisation programmes
8. Excellent Communication Skills
9. Computer skills Word, PowerPoint & Excel
10. Ability to work as an individual in a multi-disciplinary team
11. Ability to work autonomously
12. Ability to demonstrate flexibility in clinical situations
13. Ability to undertake immunisations
14. Good team player
15. Adaptability to client services and need
16. Ability to undertake ...