In the event of excessive applications being received, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM:
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years of employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number, and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years of employment. Where possible, this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. PLEASE NOTE:
It is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required. All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions. Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tuberculosis (TB) Nurse to work within our respiratory nursing team at Gateshead Health Foundation Trust. The TB nurse will lead the management, supervision, and care delivery for patients diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), contact tracing, new entry screening, and outbreak management, alongside running their clinics. The TB nurse role will consist of providing expert clinical knowledge to patients with TB and supporting those patients through treatment pathways. They will be required to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of nurse-led services for patients. They will also work as part of the multidisciplinary team alongside the TB Respiratory Consultant Lead. Main Duties of the Job
The extremely motivated post holder will hold well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and should also possess good facilitation and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, having excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients and their families. The candidate must be well-organised and enthusiastic in participating with service development through audit and peer review, helping to drive and sustain new initiatives to meet national standards. Working for Our Organisation
Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre, and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym
ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network, and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme (balancegateshead.com) to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The extremely motivated post holder will hold well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and should also possess good facilitation and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, having excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients and their families. The candidate must be well-organised and enthusiastic in participating with service development through audit and peer review, helping to drive and sustain new initiatives to meet national standards. Person Specification
Certification
Clinical Skills NMC Registration Community experience Experience of working with children Additional Certification
Non-Medical Prescribing Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible. Candidates who require sponsorship are strongly advised to visit the UK Border Agency website and familiarise themselves with what is required. There is a facility on this site to access the points-based calculator and work through an example which should assist candidates in their understanding of the process. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
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.
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All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years of employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number, and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years of employment. Where possible, this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. PLEASE NOTE:
It is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required. All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions. Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tuberculosis (TB) Nurse to work within our respiratory nursing team at Gateshead Health Foundation Trust. The TB nurse will lead the management, supervision, and care delivery for patients diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), contact tracing, new entry screening, and outbreak management, alongside running their clinics. The TB nurse role will consist of providing expert clinical knowledge to patients with TB and supporting those patients through treatment pathways. They will be required to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of nurse-led services for patients. They will also work as part of the multidisciplinary team alongside the TB Respiratory Consultant Lead. Main Duties of the Job
The extremely motivated post holder will hold well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and should also possess good facilitation and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, having excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients and their families. The candidate must be well-organised and enthusiastic in participating with service development through audit and peer review, helping to drive and sustain new initiatives to meet national standards. Working for Our Organisation
Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre, and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym
ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network, and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme (balancegateshead.com) to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The extremely motivated post holder will hold well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and should also possess good facilitation and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, having excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients and their families. The candidate must be well-organised and enthusiastic in participating with service development through audit and peer review, helping to drive and sustain new initiatives to meet national standards. Person Specification
Certification
Clinical Skills NMC Registration Community experience Experience of working with children Additional Certification
Non-Medical Prescribing Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible. Candidates who require sponsorship are strongly advised to visit the UK Border Agency website and familiarise themselves with what is required. There is a facility on this site to access the points-based calculator and work through an example which should assist candidates in their understanding of the process. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
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.
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