The post holder will work across acute Trust/ICB settings, as an expert in clinical field to deliver specialist clinical services to defined patient/client group. They will assist in the development of the service in line with national and local targets and provide specialist, interdisciplinary education and training to other health care professionals & those working locally in relevant services.The post holder will be supported through an in-house training programme to achieve clinical skills and knowledge competencies as outlined in the CNS job description. Once in-house training programme completed and competencies achieved the post holder will be able to:Have their own case load of active and latent TB patients and will be involved in nurse-led TB contact tracing, BCG vaccination and New Entrant TB screening clinics. The post holder will provide professional advice to other professionals, multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers. The post-holder will act as a resource for education and research. Holds own defined caseload. Communicates complex, sensitive information effectively and empathetically to patients and relatives. Maintains personally generated observations in records. Assesses, develops and implements evidence based specialist nursing care programmes, and advice for patients and relatives. Work as an expert practitioner in given area, acting as a resource for other interdisciplinary healthcare professions. Maintains a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for good practice. Works with professional groups and other agencies in both primary and secondary healthcare settings. Assumes a central role in problem solving and service co-ordination to ensure patients and carers receive high standards of seamless quality care. Works with non-specialist interdisciplinary practitioners to compliment their care, and the quality of the service provided. When appropriate, participates in the establishment /running of nurse-led clinics. When trained, undertakes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures pertinent to specialist role. Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings. Acts on clinical incidents pertinent to area, to reduce clinical risk. Provides informal support and education to patients/carers and all professional disciplines Participates in the delivery and evaluation of formal education programmes related to speciality. Identifies and plans education, participating in curriculum planning and delivery. Conducts/facilitates primary research/ contributes to research programmes. Promotes evidence based practice in specialist area. Is aware of clinical trials that may affect patients in own clinical area. Provides formal mentorship and / or clinical supervision as required. Contributes to the development of care pathways when necessary. Develops/ contributes to an information database of support services available to health care professionals and patient group. Uses research findings critically to develop practice. Monitors and maintains the health, safety and security of self and any practitioners he/ she is responsible for in work area. Identifies and assesses risks in work activities, and develops strategies to manage these effectively. Practices within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures. Develops own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post registration requirements. Works to achieve competencies appropriate to grade. Identifies own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives. Establishes local and national networks, linking with other practitioners in specialist area in order to share/ learn from examples of good practice. A full and valid UK driving licence with daily access to a car for work purposes is essential for this post. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.