Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist – TB Service

Transformationunitgm; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Shrewsbury seeks a Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Tuberculosis Service. This role involves operational and clinical leadership, requiring a Nurse with extensive TB experience. Responsibilities include overseeing TB prevention, leading a team, and coordinating with local public health agencies. Candidates must hold a RN qualification, NMC registration, and possess strong management and leadership skills. If you're dedicated to making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a TB Nurse within a healthcare setting.
• Registered Nurse with the NMC.
• Evidence of management/leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee TB prevention and control across communities.
• Lead a local team and provide specialist clinical advice.
• Act strategically with local health authorities.

Skills

Tuberculosis knowledge

Management skills

Leadership skills

Teaching qualification

Education

RN Diploma or Degree

MSc in Health, Quality or Leadership

Management Qualification (ISM)

NMC Registration

Job description

Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS trust Town shrewsbury Salary £55,690 - £62,682 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/12/2025 23:59

Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist – TB Service

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a Lead Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Nurse Specialist to take overall clinical responsibility for providing operational and clinical leadership for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Nursing Services in SaTH and across the communities of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Powys.

The successful applicant will have experience of working as a TB Nurse within a healthcare setting.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for overseeing the prevention and control of TB across the regional communities working at a strategic level alongside Consultants in Communicable Disease Control, Infectious Disease Units and Epidemiologists at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as well as the Directors of Public Health in the Local Authorities and the TB/Respiratory Consultants within SaTH.

As the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as a role model and offer specialist clinical advice. In addition, the post holder will also lead a local team, evidence research, audit, education and maintain a high level of specialist clinical acumen within the scope of this role.

Working for our organisation

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it’s a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values—Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted—we’re determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let’s make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Qualifications

• RN Diploma or Degree
• NMC Registered
• 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.
• MSc in Health, Quality or Leadership related or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification 998/997/mentorship or equivalent
• Management Qualification (ISM) or relevant management experience
• Extensive experience at senior level/leadership role or ability to demonstrate
• UK professional registration is required

Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience

• Good understanding of strategic health economy targets for the delivery of TB care
• Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies in relation to TB Care

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long‑term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under‑represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect – The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
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Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
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