Job summary
The MSK directorate is excited to announce an opportunity for new Clinical Nurse Specialists posts with the Rheumatology department.
We are looking for dynamic, well-motivated and compassionate nurses to team to deliver high quality evidenced based rheumatology nursing. We have vacancies at Band 6 and Band 7 level and are looking for enthusiastic nurses from a variety of nursing backgrounds
This is an exciting time to join as we have developed a new training framework for successful applicants to develop from a Band 5 to Band 6 CNS. You will be expected to commit to training to achieve full sign off against the local competency framework within a timescale of 12 to 18 months. You will be supported to achieve this, however, if this is not achieved you would be supported to into an alternative band 5 substantive post.
Please note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 on the development pathway unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6 or 7. The Band 5 role is a training post and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress automatically to a Band 6.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to commit to training to achieve full sign off against the local competency framework to achieve Band 6 CNS progression. The timescale for the achievement of these competencies is 12 to 18 months. You will be supported to achieve these with regular reviews. If it is identified, you are struggling to progress in the agreed timeframe reasonable will be implemented to support you, if these are not successful you will be supported into an alternative band 5 substantive post.
o To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for patients, carers and health care professionals.
o To provide a specialist nursing service for patients with rheumatological conditions.
o Manage own caseload in general rheumatology clinics under the supervision of the CNS.
o To have a clear understanding of professional boundaries and assist in promoting good practice in rheumatology specialist nurse care.
o Ensure patients have appropriate information about their condition and facilitate their access to suitable support groups.
o To work with the multidisciplinary teams in the provision of optimal care to improve the quality of life of people with lifelong disease.
o To promote the unique multidisciplinary approach essential to caring for rheumatology patients and their families
o To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice
About us
To develop and promote the highest standards of evidence based care for all Rheumatology patients accessing outpatient services within the Trust's healthcare governance framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Application Form and Interview
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 5 academic achievement or above
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and skills
- Commitment to the learning environment
- Organisational awareness
- Excellent proven verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in development of Rheumatology Services
- Demonstrate PROUD values
- Understanding of the requirements of confidentiality in a Health Care setting
- Ability to work within defined timescales
- Commitment to complete relevant competencies in order to achieve autonomy as CNS at Band 6
- Commitment to work towards Development Passport within MSK-Rheumatology Services
- Able to demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively
- Ability to motivate the nursing team to meet new challenges and change working practice
Desirable
- Rheumatology education/ experience
- Experience of audit and research
- Evidence of the ability to work across boundaries and across professional groups
- Ability to work with computer packages
Person Specification
Application Form and Interview
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 5 academic achievement or above
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and skills
- Commitment to the learning environment
- Organisational awareness
- Excellent proven verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in development of Rheumatology Services
- Demonstrate PROUD values
- Understanding of the requirements of confidentiality in a Health Care setting
- Ability to work within defined timescales
- Commitment to complete relevant competencies in order to achieve autonomy as CNS at Band 6
- Commitment to work towards Development Passport within MSK-Rheumatology Services
- Able to demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively
- Ability to motivate the nursing team to meet new challenges and change working practice
Desirable
- Rheumatology education/ experience
- Experience of audit and research
- Evidence of the ability to work across boundaries and across professional groups
- Ability to work with computer packages
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
