TB Nurse Specialist - Public Health Protection Unit Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Nursing

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:

West House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
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

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

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Lead Nurse – Public Health Protection,…