TB Clinical Support Worker, Fixed term 12 months to cover Maternity leave
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic person looking for a diverse role to join our established community TB service. You will be working alongside our specialised TB nurses as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing high quality TB care in collaboration with other services to provide a seamless service for people receiving TB treatment, their contacts and the wider community in accordance with nationally and locally agreed guidelines.
The post holder will be trained in phlebotomy and participate in large incident TB screening and screening of New Entrant to the UK. The post holder will support patients with their treatment through directly observed therapy and will assist in locating and encouraging patients to engage with the TB service. The post holder will become knowledge about TB signs and symptoms and participate in activities to raise awareness of TB locally.
A car driver with a full UK license and access to a car with business insurance is essential for this role. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
We are looking for someone with good interpersonal and communication skills, good organisational ability, enthusiasm and the ability to work on your own initiative. You will need to enjoy working in a small team and be able to prioritise your own workload and be confident in working with patients with complex and challenging needs. You must have reasonable PC skills, including using Microsoft Office packages (particularly Excell), e-mail, Outlook and use of databases.
The post holder will predominantly provide specialised, comprehensive & confidential clinical support for the Coventry & Warwickshire Community TB Service working closely with the TB specialist nurses and act as a source of advice and guidance regarding the TB Service.
The post holder will be trained in phlebotomy and participate in large incident TB screening and screening of New Entrant to the UK. The post holder will support patients with their treatment through directly observed therapy and will assist in locating and encouraging patients to engage with the TB service. The post holder will become knowledge about TB signs and symptoms and participate in activities to raise awareness of TB locally.
The post holder will also be responsible for arranging, monitoring, reporting and recording TB screening and treatment outcomes in accordance with Service, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. The post holder will also be expected to provide support for the TB admin team when required.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Howlett Job title: TB CNS Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07979716226
