Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated TB service based at Frimley Park Hospital. This is a full-time, permanent position within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, management, and follow-up of patients diagnosed with both active and latent TB. Key duties include conducting contact tracing clinics, coordinating outpatient and community reviews, providing education and support to patients and families, and liaising closely with the lead TB Consultant, Public Health teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective care pathways.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse with excellent communication, organisational, and clinical skills. You should be passionate about improving patient outcomes, proactive in your approach, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

We offer comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and professional development to support you in gaining and enhancing specialist TB knowledge. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential, as the role involves community visits and outreach clinics.

If you are enthusiastic, committed to excellence, and ready to make a positive impact on TB care, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Main duties of the job

Care for patients with suspected or diagnosed TB, supported by the TB team

Take responsibility for managing TB contact screening &  migrant screening for both adults and children (performing Mantoux, QuantiFeron blood test & CXR) & BCG vaccination

Monitoring active/latent TB treatment for both adult and children
Make differential diagnosis within level of competence, supported by the TB team

Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate, to include monitoring of treatment as well as managing Directly Observed Therapy regimens

Work independently, but also as part as a multi-disciplinary team
Use their knowledge and clinical judgement to decide whether to refer patients for investigations, such as a chest X-ray.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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