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Job summary

Main area
Rheumatology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
216-EG-S6344004-A
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Rheumatology- Derriford Hospital
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2024 23:59

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Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

The most amazing opportunity has arisen to work as a Specialist Nurse in Rheumatology. Rheumatology is a rewarding speciality with ever-growing changes in treatments and management. 

 

The post will enable the successful applicant to deliver a high standard of care with patients who have long-term conditions and undertake advanced nursing assessments and provide support within the sphere of Rheumatology both within the hospital setting and in the community.

 

This Post will suit a dynamic forward thinking individual who is absolutely passionate in delivering efficient, effective, safe care to our Rheumatology Patients.

 

If you would like the opportunity to develop your career within Rheumatology then we would love to hear from you.

 

Main duties of the job

  • ·         Under Supervision works towards autonomous practice and carries a caseload of patients with complex needs and is able to undertake advanced nursing assessment, address complex needs and provide support within the sphere of Rheumatology, both within the hospital setting and within the community.
  • ·         Deliver a high standard of care to patients with muscular skeletal diseases

  • ·         Create, maintain, implement and enhance an effective specialist clinical learning environment through role modelling, leadership and excellence in practice and lead in-service training and education.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under supervision, contribute to the specialist rheumatologist nurse caseload of patients both within the rheumatology department and peripheral areas.

Work towards, with supervision, to assessment, psychological, physiological, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs in relation to their disease and proposed treatment, providing a pathway of nursing care for the patient.

To support the patient in making informed choices alongside the specialist rheumatology nurse

Undertake procedures such as injections within agreed protocols.  Agrees changes proposed to clinical procedures.

Work towards the on-going supervision and tuition of the self-administration of sub-cutaneous Methotrexate scheme and the responsibility ensuring Health and Safety issues are addressed

 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable post registration experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Completed Preceptorship Programme

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Harvey
Job title
Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752431375
Additional information

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

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