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TB Clinical Nurse Specialist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent: The post will be based at RSH but there is expectation of cross site / community working to cover the service needs. It is full time (37.5 hours) working Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Hours
Part time - 19 hours per week
Job ref
223-TBN-321-C
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/09/2026 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

TB Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a TB Clinical Nurse Specialist  to join our team. 

Along with your NMC registration and post registration experience within the speciality of TB or respiratory, the successful applicant will form part of the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Nursing Service.  Serving SaTH  and the communities of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Powys.

The post holder will work with the TB MDT to deliver a service to reflect the needs of patients and their families affected by TB. 

Main duties of the job

•Acting as a clinical expert in TB management and infection control.
•Managing a caseload of patients with complex needs and associated incidents/outbreaks.
•Leading on contact tracing clinics.
•Leading on specialist investigations such as cluster and whole genome sequencing.
•Supporting and delivering clinical audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement.
•Developing and implementing clinical policies, protocols, and guidelines.
•Providing education, training, and mentorship to healthcare staff and students.
•Ensuring efficient use of resources and contributing to governance, risk management, and incident review.
•Enhancing patient experience through advocacy, communication, and service-user engagement.

The post holder is accountable for safe, effective clinical practice and supports the ongoing development of staff, service delivery, and patient outcomes across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Powys. 

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • • RGN
  • TB Qualification or working towards
  • Non medical prescriber
  • Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience. Specific knowledge and experience of Tuberculosis is essential in a healthcare setting. A first degree is essential or equivalent experience. (2)
  • MSc in Health, Quality or leadership related or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment (2)
Desirable criteria
  • Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies in relation to TB Care (2

essential

Essential criteria
  • Able to drive and commit to cross site/ community working

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jeanette Panayi
Job title
Lead TB CNS
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
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Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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