Band 6 TB Specialist Nurse

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Nurse to join the Birmingham & Solihull TB Service. The role involves follow‑up care for patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis and screening of contacts.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• Case manage and support treatment completion for a caseload of adult and child TB patients
• Prevent spread of infection and minimise drug‑resistant disease outcomes
• Collaborate with the multi‑disciplinary team, UKHSA, local authorities, neighbouring TB services and national TB services
• Be a community vehicle driver (required – Category B licence)

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional Registration with the NMC (required)
• Degree or equivalent qualification (required)
• Teaching & mentoring qualification (required)
• Non‑Medical Prescribing Course (desirable)

Experience

• Substantial post‑registration experience (required)
• Evidence of ongoing CPD (required)
• Evidence of teaching in various environments (required)
• Experience in community and management of TB cases (desirable)

Additional Criteria

• Evidence of participating in research & audit
• Knowledge of dissemination of knowledge to wider healthcare organisations
• Development and implementation of clinical management plans
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
• Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
• Ability to inspire and lead a team
• Awareness of NHS policy context relevant to TB specialty
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and TB Action Plan and Priorities
• Independent mobility with full Category B driving licence (clean or no more than 3 points)
• Awareness of current research related to TB specialty

Pay Scheme

Agenda for Change – Band 6

Salary

£39,959.00 to £48,117.00 yearly

Contract

Permanent, full‑time, flexible working

Reference Number

304‑9015487

Job Location

Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH

Contact

Lead Nurse Hanna Kaur – 021 371 8520 – hanna.kaur@uhb.nhs.uk

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