Job overview

Band 6 TB Specialist Nurse (Sister/Charge Nurse)

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated Tuberculosis (TB) service. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high-quality care, education, and support to patients affected by TB.

This is a varied and rewarding role, primarily based within community and outpatient settings, with occasional responsibilities within the acute hospital environment. As a key member of our specialist team, you will play a vital role in promoting health, providing treatment, and supporting patients through their TB journey.

We are looking for a senior registered nurse to step into this Band 6 TB Specialist Nurse role. You should have a solid background in acute medical nursing and be committed to further professional development and training. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential, as community visits and outpatient clinics are a core part of the role.

While previous experience in TB nursing and a relevant degree in acute or critical care are desirable, they are not essential. Comprehensive training and support will be provided to the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient care in the community without direct supervision.

• To deputise for senior TB nurse in their absence

• Contact tracing for all TB cases

• To work with senior TB nurse to help improve the TB services.
• Improving knowledge within communities in the local area most affected by TB

• Supervising directly observed therapy when required

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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