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Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 13

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse BLS
  • Degree level registration
  • Respiratory nursing
  • General medicine
  • TB nursing experience
  • Community experience
  • Able to work as an effective team member
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Ability to adapt to change within the working environment

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient care in the community without direct supervision.
  • To deputise for senior TB nurse in their absence
  • Contact tracing for all TB cases
  • To work with senior TB nurse to help improve the TB services.
  • Improving knowledge within communities in the local area most affected by TB
  • Supervising directly observed therapy when required

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse role?

The main focus is to provide health education, treatment, and advice for patients with tuberculosis, primarily in community and outpatient settings, as well as some acute hospital work.

Is previous TB nursing experience required for this position?

No, previous TB nursing experience is desirable but not essential as training can be given.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this job?

You must be a registered nurse in the UK, and while a degree in acute/critical care is desirable, it is not mandatory.

Are there opportunities for further training and development?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides first-class development opportunities and a wide range of professional training options.

Will I need to travel as part of this role?

Yes, you will need to be a car driver/owner as the role involves community visits and outpatient clinics.

What kind of nursing experience is essential for this position?

Experience in respiratory nursing and general medicine is essential.

Is there a possibility of flexible working arrangements?

Yes, we recognize the importance of work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working patterns.

What are the core values of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The core values are Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future, which guide the behavior and expectations of staff.

Is experience in community nursing desirable for this role?

Yes, community nursing experience is considered desirable.

How does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust support its staff?

The trust supports its staff by providing a healthy work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and recognizing the needs of its employees in the way they work.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.

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