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TB Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 18 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2025 |
| Location: | Rochford, SS4 1DD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9364-25-0301 |
Summary
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 PCTs 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