Job summary

We are looking to appoint a TB Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team.

Along with your NMC registration and post registration experience within the speciality of TB or respiratory, the successful applicant will form part of the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Nursing Service. Serving SaTH and the communities of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Powys.

The post holder will work with the TB MDT to deliver a service to reflect the needs of patients and their families affected by TB.

Main duties of the job

oActing as a clinical expert in TB management and infection control.oManaging a caseload of patients with complex needs and associated incidents/outbreaks.oLeading on contact tracing clinics.oLeading on specialist investigations such as cluster and whole genome sequencing.oSupporting and delivering clinical audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement.oDeveloping and implementing clinical policies, protocols, and guidelines.oProviding education, training, and mentorship to healthcare staff and students.oEnsuring efficient use of resources and contributing to governance, risk management, and incident review.oEnhancing 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.

About us

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.