Nursing - Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist – TB Service

  • Department Specialist Nurses - TB
  • Salary £55,690.00 – £62,682 per annum
  • Closing Date 30/12/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a
  • Job ref 223-TBC-935
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract 01743 261294
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a Lead Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Nurse Specialist to take overall clinical responsibility for providing operational and clinical leadership for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Nursing Services in SaTH and across the communities of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Powys.

The successful applicant will have experience of working as a TB Nurse within a healthcare setting.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for overseeing the prevention and control of TB across the regional communities working at a strategic level alongside Consultants in Communicable Disease Control, Infectious Disease Units and Epidemiologists at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as well as the Directors of Public Health in the Local Authorities and the TB/Respiratory Consultants within SaTH. 

 As the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as a role model and offer specialist clinical advice. In addition, the post holder will also lead a local team, and evidence research, audit, education and a high level of specialist clinical acumen within the scope of this role.  

Working for your organisation

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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