NHS Ayrshire & Arran
TB Nurse Specialist - Public Health Protection Unit
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference to both individual patients and the wider community? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a dedicated TB Nurse Specialist to join our Public Health Protection Team. This is a highly rewarding and autonomous specialist role where you will provide expert care and support to people affected by Tuberculosis, lead public health interventions, and help prevent the spread of infection across Scotland's largest Health Board. Working across hospital and community settings, you will build meaningful relationships with patients and partners while contributing to service improvement, education, and public health protection. Join NHSGGC and be part of a progressive organisation committed to improving health outcomes and supporting professional development.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location: West House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
- Contract: Permanent, full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist nursing care and case management for patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis across hospital and community settings
- Provide ongoing assessment, support, monitoring and treatment supervision to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes
- Lead contact tracing, screening programmes and public health interventions to identify and manage individuals exposed to TB
- Assess risks to patients and the wider public, making informed autonomous decisions and referrals to appropriate specialist services
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with multidisciplinary teams, external agencies, educational establishments and community organisations
- Design, deliver and evaluate specialist education and training programmes relating to Tuberculosis, screening and immunisation practices
- Lead and contribute to service development, policy implementation, audit, research activities and quality improvement initiatives
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job:
- First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Significant post-registration experience, including experience working at a senior nurse level
- Educated to Master's degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
- Extensive clinical knowledge and practical experience in Tuberculosis management, contact tracing and screening programmes
- Comprehensive understanding of current TB guidance, including NICE, BTS and relevant public health legislation
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, colleagues and partner organisations
- Experience of working autonomously, managing complex caseloads, contributing to policy development and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi-agency environments
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
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Email: tina.mcmichael2@nhs.scot
Phone: 0781 340 2647
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Additional Information
Flexible Working
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
Armed Forces Covenant
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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