Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced TB Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or highly experienced TB Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our dynamic nurse-led TB team based on the beautiful South Coast at University Hospitals Dorset.
We are looking for ahighly experienced TB ACP/CNS who demonstrates advanced levels of clinical competence and confidence. You will have a proven ability to work automatously and within a multi-disciplinary team in both primary and secondary care settings where you will develop, deliver and coordinate comprehensive TB services across East Dorset.
Under the supervision of the TB Consultant Nurse, you will manage the TB Service's daily operations which includes line-managing junior colleagues, triage and actioning referrals, providing nurse led outpatient and telephone clinics and performing ward as well as community outreach and home visits. You must be a confident teacher, a strong advocate and computer literate. You must have excellent communication abilities with clear spoken and written English language and ability to facilitate and chair interdisciplinary meetings at both local and regional levels. Candidates are advised to provide evidence of clinical and service development and innovation.
Base Location: Bournemouth & Poole
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Clinically, you will investigate and diagnose TB, LTBI and NTM diseases; synthesising results and informationfrom multiple sources to develop highly complex plans of care. You will prescribe and supervise treatments, risk assess and deliver contact tracing and TB incident management, demonstrating high levels of competence. You will support the development of new-entrant TB screening programmes and deliver BCG vaccinations as and when needed.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this post please refer to the detailed person specification and job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's level Advanced Clinical Practice or relevant master's degree
- Evidence of completing recognised TB education Modules
- Non-medical prescriber (evidenced within professional body registration)
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring education
- Health Assessment and Physical examination
- Public Health qualifications/course attendance
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working independently at band 7 in a clinical role managing TB/NTM patients
- Line management/Team leadership
- Primary and secondary care experience
- Experience in active participation in MDT meetings
- Teaching staff from other professions
Desirable
- Publication as first author
- Conference presentation experience
- Experience of business case development
Technical Skills and competencies
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills - such as assessing patient's physical status, demonstrate precision, accuracy and dexterity
- Administration of Tuberculin skin testing / assessing result and administration of BCG vaccination
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of TB/NTM presentations
- Conversant in relevant speciality advanced practice developments at national/local levels
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW