TB Nurse Specialist

Job overview

The TB nurse specialist will be a  member of the TB service providing support to patients, families and carers, delivering expert patient-centred nursing care and act as a case manager for own caseload of patients being treated for Tuberculosis/Non TB Mycobacterial infection (NMTB) and Latent TB Infection (LTBI).

Main duties of the job

• To autonomously run nurse led TB contact clinics and TB/NMTB patient clinics.
• Facilitate accurate healthcare information, health advice and appropriate support and referral.
• To participate in developing the strategic direction of the TB service in line with national and local targets working closely with the Band 7 TB Nurses.
• Provide screening/immunisation clinics for TB contacts and new entrants, children and adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work under patient specific/group directions to perform and assess Mantoux testing, interpreting results appropriately, administering BCG as required or sending for further          investigation in accordance with NICE TB guidance (2016).
• To co-ordinate and lead the TB service in the absence of the Band 7 Tuberculosis   Specialist Nurse including supervision of other staff members.
• To be able to work independently under the guidance of Band 7 TB nurse specialist as well as within a team
• Input data related to Tuberculosis notifications according to relevant protocols.
• Competent in the use of the IT systems including: SystmOne, Word, Excel, Pathology, Hospital appointment systems, and Radiology.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team within the Tuberculosis Service, covering South East Essex, South West Essex, Mid Essex and West Essex, with the acute hospitals  within those PCT’s and Public Health England (PHE).
• Provide statistical returns as required by the servic
• Attend and participate in all clinic meetings and patient meetings as agreed with Manager.
• Share clinical knowledge with colleagues and be involved in the delivery of ongoing     training, education and support of TB awareness sessions and study days.
• Participate in clinical audit and research as required, relating to the TB speciality.
• To participate in developing, writing and maintaining team and local policies and protocols