Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 month ago


Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Full time

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated registered nurse to join our busy specialist nursing team to deliver high quality evidenced based rheumatology nursing providing monitoring, support and education to our patient group through nurse-led clinics working closely with the medical and AHP teams.

The role will be base at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) with the possibility of outreach clinics at Cromer Hospital.

Part time: hours per week

Main duties of the job

As post holder, your duties will include:

To provide a comprehensive service for patients within the specialist area of care To provide direct patient care and support in helping improve quality of life by educating the patient on the management and control of symptoms and offering support following diagnosis To be a resource for other health professionals To provide and promote a high standard of professional care at all times whilst upholding and influencing professional and Trust values To develop, implement and evaluate care packages for a specialist group of patients

We are looking for enthusiastic nurse from a variety of nursing backgrounds that has experience in Rheumatology nursing. (Desirable but not essential as training will be given).

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

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

Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments To work closely with the Consultants, medical and nursing staff, multi-disciplinary team and Heads of Department within the Directorate To ensure that patients are seen within recommended time scales and targets where these are in place To visit inpatients as appropriate to ensure continuity of care and to give advice/ support To accept referrals from medical/nursing staff both within and outside the Trust, of newly diagnosed and existing patients To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within divisional guidelines To respond to telephone enquiries and co-ordinate admission or changes in appointment dates as warranted by the patients clinical condition, including to operation of a telephone helpline for the relevant speciality if required To undertake a comprehensive assessment of the patients symptoms and in liaison with the Medical team organise investigations as required To supply and/or administer medication according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trusts Prescribing Policy for registered nurse prescribers To communicate sensitive condition related information effectively with patients and carers in a timely and understandable manner, using different communication methods to clarify understanding To liaise with other Specialists Nurses, Consultants, GPs, Dieticians, other members of the MDT, voluntary agencies, National charities, other agencies within and outside the Trust To work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing and prioritising own workload against the needs of patients and service requirements To assist the Line Manager in the provision of clinical and managerial leadership and support of all nursing and clerical staff To deputise for senior colleagues in their absence as required

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register Have, or be working towards a relevant Degree qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant post-registration experience including some in a position relevant to the specialty

Skills

Essential

Able to perform clinical skills relevant to the speciality Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to provide high quality patient centred care Ability to drive or travel as required

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Desirable

Attendance at annual conferences or study days/courses specific to specialty

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