Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

Job summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

Band 6

37.5 hours

The post holder will contribute to the specialist nursing service for chronic rheumatology patients.

The post holder is a clinical nurse specialist within a team providing specialist care to rheumatology patients, that is sensitive to patients' needs and based on researched clinical practice. The post holder will work collaboratively with other staff, and will take responsibility for the assessment and monitoring patients within the outpatient clinics. Although the post holder will focus primarily on the condition of rheumatoid disease, other chronic rheumatological conditions have access to this service and the post holder will maintain appropriate knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven nurse with excellent clinical skills to join the Department of Rheumatology.We are looking for an individual that is highly motivated, able to work effectively within in a large multidisciplinary team and also to use their own initiative within their scope of practice. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the management of patients with complex rheumatologymulti-system health needs,and will promote the service and deliver high quality care that is evidence based and reflects current best practice. They will work collaboratively within the Rheumatology team and be visible and accessible to patients, carers and staff. The post holder will provide specialised advice, education, training and support for patients and support the Lead nurse with the development of care pathways and nurse led initiatives to enhance services delivered. For this role you must demonstrate that you are reliable and flexible. The candidate will be responsible for the assessment and treatment, health education and support to patients to manage their conditions in clinic, via a telephone advice line and virtually using tele-medicine.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.