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 au...