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Job overview

The purpose of the post is to provide and manage expert specialist 
clinical practice primarily for Rheumatology outpatients. To lead in the 
development of evidence-based Rheumatology practice in line with 
current research and guidelines. To ensure that patients and their 
families are fully informed and supported in the management of their 
Rheumatology care. To link with the wider healthcare teams in order to 
increase knowledge and delivery of high quality and appropriate care in 
both the in-patient and outpatient clinical areas. To provide advice and 
support to Rheumatology patients

Main duties of the job

Autonomously assess patients’ complex health and well being needs at all stages of their illness and seek support when appropriate.
Run patient clinics in where core needs are assessed and provided.
Provide specialist advice to support ward staff when patients are admitted to hospital ensuring all medical and nursing needs are understood and carried out in accordance with present standards and protocols

Adhere to bio psycho social models of rheumatology patient care.

Be responsible for supporting and managing a clinical case load in an outpatient setting to enable competent supported self management in patients and their carers.
To undertake the relevant courses to be a registered prescriber for the medicines management of rheumatology patients as determined by service need and in consultation with the Non Medical Prescribing and Patient Group Directions Group and to act as a resource for clinicians in relation to treatment and care of rheumatology patients.
Identify development/ learning needs to enhance practice including study for a diploma/MSc and added skills such as joint injections.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org