Tb Screening Co-ordinator

We are developing a latent TB screening programme within the North of the
region in partnership with the South. We are looking for a highly motivated
person to come and join our TB team to support the Latent TB programme.
Monitor national targets for the LTBI programme.
Manage administrative processes to ensure the LTBI programme is
delivered in time.
Work closely with specialist nurses, GPs and colleagues across the Region.
Identify and invite patients suitable for the screening programme and to be an advocate for the service
Attend screening events as and when required to do so.
Inform patients of their results and ensure follow up appointments are made.
Analyse and interpret information/data and compile reports on outcomes for the Cambridge and Peterborough area including uploading data to the UKHSA LTBI programme portal and submitting data to the national database.
Ensure the efficient and effective use of departmental equipment and resources.
Provide professional management of referrals, arrangement and coordination of meetings.
Undertake and contribute to project work as directed liaising with other Trusts and organisations in the development of the service.
Deal with and deliver decisions and actions modifying and adapting
communication methods using persuasion and tact within delegated sphere of authority.
Be accountable for planning, prioritising and organising work load
Act as a line manager to designated staff, including recruitment, induction, training and performance management.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
**Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme**:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
To monitor compliance against the national targets for the LTBI programme.
To manage administrative processes to ensure the LTBI programme is
delivered in time and to specifications.
To work closely with specialist nurses, GPs and colleagues across the Region to facilitate timely inputs.
To identify patients suitable for the screening programme and to be an advocate for the service - communicating the purpose of screening to the public and encouraging attendance at testing centres, using a wide range of effective communication skills where there may be barriers to understanding or reluctance to comply.
Invite eligible patients to attend screening, ensuring the efficient take up of clinic slots.
Attend screening events as and when required to do so.
Inform patients of their results and ensure follow up appointments are made if required.
Co-ordinate, supervise and maintain robust data collection and validation mechanisms.
Analyse and interpret information/data and compile reports on outcomes for the Cambridge and Peterborough area including uploading data to the UKHSA LTBI programme portal and submitting data to the national database.
Liaise closely with other centres within the region, ensuring that administrative processes are streamlined and effective.
Ensure the efficient and effective use of departmental equipment and resources.
Provide a highly professional, comprehensive, effective and efficient assistance service to the TB service including, management of referrals, arrangement and coordination of meetings and minutes taking.
Oversee the maintenance and update of department’s databases making suggestions on how these can be improved for better data recording.
Undertake and contribute to project work as directed liaising with other Trusts and organisations in the development of the service.
Deal with and deliver decisions and actions modifying and adapting
communication methods using persuasion and tact within delegated sphere of authority.
Be accountable for planning, prioritising and organising work load ensuring work produced by yourself /team is of the quality and quantity required ensuring expected Trust
Act as a line manager to designated staff, including recruitment, induction, training and performance management. Conduct, document and register annual appraisal and development review in a timely manner in line with CUH policy and procedure. Set and agree
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