Job summary You will lead the TB Service as part of the South Infectious Diseases team which forms part of the Infectious Diseases Managed Single Service at MFT. You will be based at Wythenshawe Hospital. However there maybe occasions that you are asked to work from other MFT sites. You will have a high degree of autonomy, manage your own clinic caseload, possess excellent communication skills and ideally have experience in caring for patients with complex care needs. You will be responsible for your own clinics. You will also have line management responsibility for the TB team. This is an exciting opportunity of a 12-month secondment (within MFT) or fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. Main duties of the job The TB service at Wythenshawe covers the South Manchester postcode seeing a range of 20-30 new active TB patients a year. The nursing team also manage their own nurse led clinic with around 100 new referrals per year. They are based in the hospital setting but support areas with mass screening and community support where needed. They also work closely with related community settings including workplace settings, hotels supporting those seeking asylum and homelessness services. Meaning there is a requirement to work in the community setting at times. The TB nursing team also support the TB clinics, co ordinate the TB MDT and work with relevant agencies including the UK Health Security Agency in line with TB control guidelines. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-NMGH-6929397 Job locations Infectious Diseases Team, Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Wythenshawe M23 9LT Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration - Nurse Desirable NMP Knowledge Essential Basic TB knowledge Knowledge of administrative prodedures and management of information A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it Desirable Understanding of line management responsibilities (HR and policies and procedures) TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of managing a team Evidence of continued professional development in relation to TB Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management team level Experience of working in a team SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential Clean driving license Non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake Good oral and written communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration - Nurse Desirable NMP Knowledge Essential Basic TB knowledge Knowledge of administrative prodedures and management of information A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it Desirable Understanding of line management responsibilities (HR and policies and procedures) TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of managing a team Evidence of continued professional development in relation to TB Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management team level Experience of working in a team SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential Clean driving license Non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake Good oral and written communication skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Infectious Diseases Team, Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Wythenshawe M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)