Job summary
- Main area
- TB Nursing Team
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 26.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 389-26-7874804
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- TB Service, Extension Block, St Luke's Hospital
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
TB Clinical Nurse Specialist (26.5 hours per week)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Closing Date: 8th April 2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 9th April 2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 20th April 2026.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the TB team which is based at St. Luke’s Hospital. The successful candidate will support and develop the service.
The TB team meets the needs of the local population and to ensure that a high standard of care is provided in relation to screening and treatment of TB. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated nurse with post registration expertise to join the expanding Tuberculosis clinical nurse specialist service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The nurse in post will also work closely with the respiratory and infectious diseases teams and UKHSA.
The successful candidate must have 4 years post registration experience including 2 years in the medicine speciality; experience working with TB patients is desirable. Candidates should possess excellent decision making and clinical assessment skills. All applicants need a full driving licence.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload of TB patients (and contacts) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the TB service.
SKILL/QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
R.N.
Full Driving Licence and use of a car for work purposes
Minimum 4 years post registration, including 2 years in medicine.
See person spec for further details
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See full job description attached
The post-holder will have responsibility for a defined caseload of TB patients and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.
The post-holder will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients/service-users using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 4 yrs post-registration experience, including 2 years in medicine speciality
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Experience caring for patients with Tuberculosis
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of developing innovative practice
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
Essential criteria
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Clinical credibility
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team and experience of managing own caseload
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable criteria
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of current CPD
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elizabeth Hambleton
- Job title
- Lead TB Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 365101
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