Job summary
- Main area
- Nurse
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Cross Site
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-LVB3111
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross Site
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Nurse role in Osteoporosis and DMARD monitoring
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Rheumatology Team, working across site as a Specialist Nurse in Osteoporosis and DMARD monitoring. alongside the Rheumatology Consultants and other Specialist Nurses. The role will encompass osteoporosis and the monitoring of Disease modifying drugs. This will enable us to provide high quality care following national and local guidelines. You will be working cross site with Rheumatologists and Rheumatology Specialist Nurses, to undertake the arrangement of various osteoporosis treatments acting as a source of expertise and knowledge through the provision of education and support.
You will be monitoring patients who are initiated on DMARD’s by the Medical team providing a liaison between outpatient’s clinics, day unit therapy, inpatient and primary care ensuring continuity of care for patients undergoing osteoporosis treatment and initiating DMARD’s.
You will be expected to have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and within a team. Ideally you will have education to degree level and evidence of continuing professional practice. Experience of the complexities of rheumatological conditions would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
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Working across site with the Rheumatologists and Rheumatology Specialist Nurses, to undertake the arrangement of various osteoporosis treatments acting as a source of expertise and knowledge through the provision of education and support. Monitoring patients who are initiated on DMARD’s by the Medical team Providing a liaison between outpatient’s clinics, day unit therapy, inpatient and primary care ensuring continuity of care for patients undergoing osteoporosis treatment and initiating DMARD’s. The post holder will work across site as necessary between Eastbourne District General Hospital/Conquest encompassing Uckfield Hospital as the service requires and develops. |
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Qualified registered General Nurse Part 1 of NMC Register
- Education to degree level supplemented by diploma level specialist training or relevant equivalent training and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of post-registration training in relevant speciality
- Recent experience of working in the NHS or similar healthcare organisation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Wendy Inman
- Job title
- Rheumatology Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07967591640
- Additional information
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Wendy Inman – Rheumatology Lead Nurse on Mobile 07967 591640
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