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:
* RGN Qualification
* Current NMC Registration
* Post registration experience in community or acute setting
* Sound knowledge and experience of TB management
* Experience of developing/ working with protocols/ PGD and clinical pathways
* Experience of working within a community or infection control setting
* Knowledge of screening and immunisation programmes
* Excellent Communication Skills
* Computer skills Word, PowerPoint & Excel
* Ability to work as an individual in a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to work autonomously
* Ability to demonstrate flexibility in clinical situations
* Ability to undertake immunisations
* Good team player
* Adaptability to client services and need
* Ability to undertake patient assessments and related work in a variety of settings in a timely manner
Start Date & Location : ASAP - LUTON
Placement Length: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Monday Friday
Hours: 09:00-17:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Can be part-time or a job share:
If you are keen, interested and posses the required skills for this role, please reply with a CV and we will contact you to discuss further: Best wishes!!
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