Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

2 weeks ago


AshtonunderLyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Rheumatology Specialist Nurse to join our team at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing expert care to patients with rheumatological conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide specialist assessment and patient management for service users and carers, ensuring comprehensive quality service is developed, arranging appropriate follow-up.
  • Help identify the physical, social, and psychological needs of the rheumatology patients.
  • Provide counselling and educational services to patient/carers within the service.
  • Assist with the long-term management and review of patients within the service and support and empower them to participate in decisions concerning their care.
  • Work closely with the relevant supervising consultant and seek appropriate clinical supervision for planning and delivering the clinical care for individual patients.
  • Efficiently use relevant clinical patient databases to effectively monitor patient care (DAWN system to effectively monitor patients on DMARDs and biologics).
  • Develop a positive role in health education and facilitate learning in relation to identify needs for patients, carers, and clients.
  • Liaise with the MDT, GPs, Consultant, and other appropriate health professionals on the outcome of assessments, reviews, and interventions as appropriate and provide leadership clinically.
  • Act independently within a MDT context agreed guidelines and protocols.
  • Ability to demonstrate technical skills of cannulation and venepuncture.
  • Assist in the co-ordination of research studies in the department as required.
  • Maintain accurate patient records.
  • Participate in the Rheumatology department clinical advice line for service for patients and their carers.
  • Refer to other healthcare professionals within the Rheumatology service.
  • Lead and participate in the assessment of patients referred for Biologics therapy. Ensure such treatments are appropriate and effective. Actively participate in the National Biologics register.
  • Be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
  • Contribute to patient self-management programmes.
  • Plan own work load and patient caseload in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Undertake regular departmental audit and the development and implementation on an action plan.
  • Undertake/assist as requested the collection of data for use in clinical audit and research.
  • Deliver and disseminate information utilising effective presentation skills.
  • Contribute to the regular review and development of evidence-based patient and carer information.
  • Contribute to developmental research portfolio in keeping with Good Clinical practice standards; maintain up to date Good Clinical Practice training.
  • Ensure regular annual review of job and with Matron/Operational Business manager to ensure optimal delivery on clinical service.
  • Previous experience of managing a team and taking responsibility for the care provided to patients.
  • A thorough understanding of clinical audit and communication skills to feedback results to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication skills when liaising with patients and colleagues.
  • Excellent time management and co-ordination skills.
Requirements
  • BSc in Nursing or relevant experience
  • Registered Nurse and NMC registration (including revalidation)
  • Non-Medical prescriber course
  • Relevant joint injection qualification
  • Proven experience of management of a caseload of patients in a Rheumatology service in an outpatient setting
  • Cannulation, venipuncture
  • IV and IM medication administration
  • IT skills (Such as Microsoft Word)
  • Ability to Plan and Organise Own Workload
  • Thorough understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communications Skills
Working with Us

We are a values-driven organization that prioritizes patient-centered care and excellence in service delivery. Our team is committed to providing high-quality care to our patients, and we are seeking a like-minded individual to join us in this mission.

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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