Band 6 TB Specialist Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity has risen, where the Birmingham & Solihull TB Service are seeking an Enthusiastic Nurse to join the Team.

The Team provide follow-up care to patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis and offer screening to contacts.

The Specialist Team manage TB Incidents and Outbreaks across Birmingham & Solihull.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic nurse who has an interest in TB and experience in working with vulnerable and underserved people.

The post holder must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, adaptable and have substantial experience in this or similar field.

The role of the TB Specialist Nurse, requires to Case Manage Caseload of Patients (adults and children), support and ensure treatment completion, thus preventing the spread of infection to others and minimising the development of drug-resistant disease.

The Post Holder will join the Multi-disciplinary Team and work closely with UKHSA, Local Authorities, have links with Neighbouring TB Services and liaise with TB services across the country.

Being a car driver is essential, as it is a community post.

If you would like more information about this post please contact the TB Lead Nurse -- Hanna Kaur on 021 371 8520 or e-mail hanna.kaur@uhb.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.