TB CNS – till October 2025 to cover Mat leave – 23 hpw

Job title:

TB CNS – till October 2025 to cover Mat leave – 23 hpw

Company

NHS

Job description

Closing Date: 01.12.24 (this may change dependent on response)Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 02.12.24Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 09.12.24An 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 post is 10 months fixed term, maternity leave cover. Secondment within BTHFT will be considered.The TB team is expanding to meet 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 jobThe 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.About usOur 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.Date posted15 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rataContractFixed termDuration9 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number389-24-6790691Job locationsSt Lukes HospitalLittle Horton LaneBradfordBD5 0NAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• 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

• 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

SkillsEssential

• Report writing / Presentation skills
• Computer literate – ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
• 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

• Proven evidence of change management skills

KnowledgeEssential

• 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

• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
• Knowledge of change management processes

QualificationsEssential

• Appropriate NMC Registration(RN/RM/RN Child)
• Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
• Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience TB course or willingness to undertake
• Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
• Evidence of current CPD

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
• Leadership or management development qualification
• Advanced communication skills qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• 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

• 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

SkillsEssential

• Report writing / Presentation skills
• Computer literate – ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
• 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

• Proven evidence of change management skills

KnowledgeEssential

• 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

• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
• Knowledge of change management processes

QualificationsEssential

• Appropriate NMC Registration(RN/RM/RN Child)
• Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
• Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience TB course or willingness to undertake
• Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
• Evidence of current CPD

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
• Leadership or management development qualification
• Advanced communication skills qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Bradford

Job date

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:38:23 GMT

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