A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small specialist TB team based in Essex. The post-holder will work as part of the TB nursing team, running nurse led clinics for patients with TB and NTM, primarily at Princess Alexandra Hospital (Harlow) and potentially cross-covering at our three other hospital sites. The role will also include home visits, managing a varied caseload, contact screening, education and training, and raising awareness of TB. You will help to provide a flexible and responsive high quality TB service, facilitating effective patient management and protection to the public. We are looking for a dynamic registered nurse ideally with post‑registration experience in TB and/or experience in Tuberculin testing and BCG vaccination. You will be expected to work flexibly and autonomously but also function well within a team. The post is part‑time excluding Bank Holidays and weekends. If this sounds interesting to you and you want to work in an exciting environment where every day is different, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- To autonomously run nurse led TB contact clinics and TB/NMTB patient clinics.
- Facilitate accurate healthcare information, health advice and appropriate support and referral.
- Participate in developing the strategic direction of the TB service in line with national and local targets, working closely with Band 7 TB Nurses.
- Provide screening and immunisation clinics for TB contacts and new entrants, children and adults.
Benefits
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- Opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
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