Job summary

The TB Nurse Specialist role is a highly specialised clinical post within the TB service at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust, covering Merton, Sutton, Epsom, Ewell and Leatherhead. The post holder is responsible for delivering a high-quality, accessible and responsive tuberculosis nursing service aimed at reducing the impact of TB across the population.

The role involves providing expert, individualised care, treatment and support to patients with TB and their families/carers, working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless and timely care in line with local and national standards.

The post holder plays a key role in promoting excellence in nursing practice through advanced clinical expertise, education, consultancy, and acting as a specialist resource and role model. The role also contributes to research, audit, and quality assurance initiatives to continuously improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

Whilst an experienced registered nurse is preferred, applications from registered nurses with less experience are encouraged, as this post may be offered as a developmental opportunity with appropriate clinical support, and training.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a high-quality, accessible and responsive Tuberculosis (TB) nursing service across Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust and the surrounding community, supporting the prevention and control of TB.
• Provide expert, individualised assessment, care, treatment and support for patients with active TB, latent TB and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection, as well as their families and carers.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless, coordinated and timely care in line with local and national guidelines and targets.
• Promote excellence in nursing practice through advanced clinical expertise, education, consultancy and by acting as a specialist resource and role model.
• Participate in service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-8120645-RB-SK

Job locations

St.Helier

Wrythe lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached supporting document for further information about the TB Nurse Specialist role at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached supporting document for further information about the TB Nurse Specialist role at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level/NMC Registered Nurse
• Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Knowledge of TB services, current initiatives and developments

Desirable

• Independent nurse prescriber or willingness to work towards
• Master's level study or willingness to undertake
• Sound knowledge of TB case management and national TB guidelines

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with vulnerable groups (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, immigration issues)
• Leadership and ability to act as a role model
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Awareness of key challenges in TB control in the UK
• Experience in developing clinical standards, protocols and guidelines
• Experience in recruitment and staff management
• Skills in service redesign and service improvement
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car

Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level/NMC Registered Nurse Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience Evidence of continued professional development. Knowledge of TB services, current initiatives and developments Desirable Independent nurse prescriber or willingness to work towards Master's level study or willingness to undertake Sound knowledge of TB case management and national TB guidelines Experience Essential Experience working in a multidisciplinary team Experience working with vulnerable groups (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, immigration issues) Leadership and ability to act as a role model Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to organise, prioritise workload and work under pressure Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable Awareness of key challenges in TB control in the UK Experience in developing clinical standards, protocols and guidelines Experience in recruitment and staff management Skills in service redesign and service improvement Full UK driving licence with access to a car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St.Helier

Wrythe lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St.Helier

Wrythe lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)