TB Clinical Nurse Specialist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a TB Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a team serving Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Powys. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, lead contact tracing clinics, and contribute to service development and quality improvement. They will act as a clinical expert in TB management and infection control, providing education and mentorship to staff.
Essential criteria
- oRGN
- 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 criteria
- Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies in relation to TB Care (2
- Able to drive and commit to cross site/ community working
- oRGN
- 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)
- Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies in relation to TB Care (2
- Able to drive and commit to cross site/ community working
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
TB Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 09 September 2026
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.
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