Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job details

• Job reference: 252254
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 09/07/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Ailsa Hospital
• Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 25/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• Department: Public Health

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist within our Public Health Team based at Ailsa Hospital working on the TB Programme.

Hours:

This post is 36 hours, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

This post is offered on a fixed term or secondment basis until 31st March 2028

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

The postholder will provide specialist clinical leadership in the prevention, identification, and management of tuberculosis (TB) across NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Working as part of the Public Health Team, the Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of care for individuals with active TB, ensuring high‑quality case management, directly observed therapy (DOT) where required, and robust follow‑up in line with national guidance.

The role will also support the screening, assessment, and management of individuals with latent TB infection (LTBI), working closely with Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Health Protection, and primary care partners to promote timely treatment, reduce disease progression, and improve population health outcomes.

In addition, the postholder will contribute to the investigation and public health management of emerging infections, supporting incident response, contact tracing, risk assessment, and implementation of control measures. They will provide expert clinical advice, contribute to surveillance activity, develop care pathways, and support education for colleagues and partner agencies.

The postholder will play a key role in strengthening local TB and emerging infection pathways, ensuring a person‑centred, culturally competent approach that reduces inequalities and supports the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence‑based public health practice.

The information below outlines the main roles and responsibilities of the post. Please note that the attached job description may differ and will updated. Due to this we welcome an informal conversation with the named contact for clarification and further details.

Tuberculosis Case Management

• Provide specialist clinical assessment, care planning and ongoing management for individuals with active TB, ensuring care is delivered in line with national guidance and local protocols.
• Coordinate Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) where required, ensuring adherence support, documentation, and timely escalation of concerns.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records, ensuring data is entered into relevant surveillance and monitoring systems.
• Work collaboratively with Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Health Protection, Third Sector and primary care colleagues to ensure an integrated, person‑centred approach to TB care.
• Support complex case management, including individuals with social vulnerabilities, co‑morbidities or barriers to engagement, using trauma‑informed and culturally sensitive approaches.

Latent TB Infection (LTBI) Screening and Management

• Support the clinical delivery of LTBI screening programmes for eligible populations in line with national policy.
• Undertake clinical assessments and follow‑up of individuals identified through screening pathways.
• Provide education, counselling and support to individuals undergoing LTBI treatment, ensuring safe prescribing pathways are followed in collaboration with Pharmacy and Respiratory colleagues.
• Monitor treatment completion and outcomes, ensuring timely escalation of any clinical or adherence concerns.

Investigation and Management of Emerging Infections

• Contribute to the public health response to emerging infections, including risk assessment, contact tracing, and implementation of infection control measures.
• Participate in incident and outbreak investigations, supporting the collection of information, communication with affected individuals, and delivery of control actions.
• Provide specialist clinical advice to colleagues, partner organisations and service users on emerging infection risks, pathways, and management.

Clinical Leadership, Education and Quality Improvement

• Provide training, guidance and informal advice to multidisciplinary teams and wider partners for TB and emerging infections.
• Support the development and review of clinical pathways, policies and guidelines to ensure evidence‑based and consistent practice.
• Participate in audit, surveillance and quality improvement activities to enhance service delivery and population health outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development within the Public Health Team where relevant to TB and emerging infection prevention and control.

Professional Responsibilities

• Work autonomously within professional and organisational standards, recognising limitations and seeking guidance where appropriate.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge, skills and competency through continuous professional development.
• Support equitable, person‑centred care, recognising and addressing the public health impact of inequalities on TB and emerging infections.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

- Registered General Nurse

- Experience in a relevant clinical setting i.e. clinic setting

- Demonstrate a high level of awareness of the complex health needs of BBV/TB patients

- Physical health triage

- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Well-developed interpersonal skills

- Able to demonstrate good team working skills

- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of relevant clinical interventions

- Computer/IT skills

- Able to understand a comprehensive expert clinical assessment of a patient’s needs

- Shows commitment to the role of specialist nurse

- Motivated/enthusiastic about the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist

- Time keeping and time management skills

- Reliable

- Able to interact well with colleagues, patients and carers

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Angela Davidson, Project Manager: Health Inequalities on angela.davidson9@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

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It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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