TB Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
We are looking to appoint a TB Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. Along with your NMC registration and post registration experience within th...
- 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.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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.
Essential
Essential
- 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
- Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies in relation to TB Care (2
Essential
Essential
- Able to drive and commit to cross site/ community working
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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