TB Clinical Nurse Specialist

To represent TB Services and the Trust at meetings, including the Southwest London TB sector To work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert nursing service within TB To effectively manage a caseload of TB patients/clients To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support to adults and children. To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients To link with other healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of TB patients in all healthcare settings