TB Support Worker
Central London Community Health Trust, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
TB Support Worker
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Central London Community Health Trust, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 10 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 6adc643c09de4efdb9976c38a09c4138
Location ref: Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Band 4 TB Support Worker to join our Tuberculosis (TB) Service. This role is central to supporting individuals undergoing TB treatment and contributes to improved treatment adherence, health outcomes, and overall wellbeing.You will work in close partnership with TB Specialist Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in both community and clinic settings., In this role, you will:o Support the monitoring of treatment for people with Latent TB Infection.o Assist TB Specialist Nurses in the management of active TB cases.o Provide administrative and clinical support to the TB nursing team.o Help deliver a comprehensive and responsive TB service to patients and their families.As part of the TB Service, you will support adults, children, and community groups, engaging with a diverse population to raise awareness of TB, reduce new cases, promote successful treatment outcomes, and ensure a positive patient experience.As this is a community-based role, with travel between locations, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)., o Support individuals with tuberculosis (TB) to follow their treatment plans, including delivering Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) where requiredo Provide education and advice to patients, families, and carers about TB, treatment and infection controlo Assist with contact tracing and the follow-up of patients in community settingso Support vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations to access TB services and appropriate careo Monitor patient progress and promptly report any concerns or changes to the clinical teamo Maintain accurate, up to date, and confidential patient records in line with policyo Support TB notifications under the supervision of the TB Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)o Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and service audits as requiredo Assist with monitoring treatment adherence for patients receiving TB therapyo Undertake home visits alongside the TB Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)o Carry out phlebotomy procedures in accordance with training,
competency, and guidanceo Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure coordinated, patient centred care
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.