Tuberculosis and Non-tuberculosis Mycobacterium Cns - Plymouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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Plymouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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This post exists to provide highly specialised programmes of care to clients and their families with diagnosed or suspected Tuberculosis (TB), as well as clients with Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial infections (NTM).

The post holder will work as a member of a specialist respiratory team contributing to the delivery of the respiratory nursing service and as a lead specialist in the Tuberculosis service.

The post holder will be expected to assess, plan and manage a case load of both socially and clinically complex patients.

This will include initiating investigations and monitoring highly specialised drug regimens for the prevention, treatment and control of tuberculosis.

Such cases require highly specialist and expert care. The post holder will maintain accurate related records.

The post holder will act as a specialist resource to provide highly specialist advice, education and information in line with National guidelines and the UK Health Security Agency objectives, both locally and nationally.

The post holder will undertake research and lead clinical audits in own highly specialist area and develops policies and procedures as required The post holder will provide highly specialised nursing knowledge, skills and experience in the field of respiratory nursing practice, and act as a resource to advise, educate and support those involved in the care of people with respiratory disease, both in the primary and secondary care setting The post holder will be required to work with both in-patients and out-patients and on occasions in the community.

Works to also support other respiratory specialist nurses within the UHP NHS Trust. The post holder will provide clinical supervision to other staff/students
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