Trosolwg o'r swydd

The post holder will respond to patients’ needs within the hospital setting, including the long-term assessment and monitoring of patients with rheumatological conditions and will oversee the safe administration of disease modifying and biological therapies.

The post holder will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will participate in the provision of a District Advisory Service to Health Centres and GP Practices and will provide a counselling and educational service to patients.

The postholder will educate all disciplines of staff in Rheumatology and will offer outreach rheumatology support to ward areas.  The post holder will carry the site arrest and fire bleep on a rostered basis.

Evidence of qualifications will be required at interview and during compliance checks. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To assist in the response to immediate patient needs within hospital setting.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients in accordance with their clinical pathway and individual needs.

To assist in the monitoring of all patients on 2nd Line Drug therapy.

 Assist the regular metrology assessments of all patients on 2nd Line Drugs and patients who have previously taken 2nd Line Drugs.

Assist in research and audit projects, both medical and nursing orientated and provide statistical information by which clinical trials can be measured. Assist in the co-ordination of drug trials.

Development of and involvement in committees, working parties and meetings concerned with on-going developments of the Rheumatology service.

Develop and co-operate with local Health Education Units in information exchanges.

 Liaise with consultants on the outcome of all assessments, monitoring and meetings where appropriate.

 Assist with consultant-led clinics, as appropriate.

Observe the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, participate in the development of same.

Continually monitor standards of care and lead the improvement of care, be responsible for benchmarking, audit and research within the ward environment.

Promote everyone’s equality, diversity and rights.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.