Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake a lead role of Rheumatology Specialist Nurse in an outpatient service. The post requires a motivated individual to work 37.5 hours a week within the rheumatology team employed by NNUH
To provide clinical leadership and expertise in rheumatology speciality by providing information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers, and to act as a resource to the multi-professional team. To participate in the co-ordination of patient care to ensure continuity throughout the patient's care pathway. To be pivotal in review and development of the rheumatology service, and to reflect the needs of the patient group
Main duties of the job
To lead on the delivery of outpatient Rheumatology Specialist Nursing care within the hospital, providing clinical leadership and support, development of nurse led protocols / guidelines and nurse led initiatives
To develop and lead in the collection of relevant audit data to facilitate quality improvement, service development and national requirement
Provide essential education for patients with Rheumatology Disease
Participate in and work with local teams and ICB to develop the rheumatology service to deliver a high standard of evidence-based care
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 at NNUH Colney Lane site
- 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 Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- 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 contribute to service developments and the development of nurse led initiatives in liaison with Senior Nurse/Service Manager/Operational Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing.
- To contribute toward divisional, Trust and corporate objectives and service plans.
- To plan, develop, formulate and review nurse-led protocols and Patient Group Directions specific to the service and update as required in liaison with others
- To assist in the development of business plans to extend existing service as appropriate. To advise the senior team of the nursing implications of any service development.
- To monitor and measure performance against national standards of care such as NSF and NICE guidance
- To ensure local policies reflect national standards required by the Healthcare Commissions performance indicators and the strategic aims of the Trust.
- To develop the service to reflect the needs of the patient group by regular assessment of the services provided by the department.
- To identify areas where change in practice could provide benefit to patients and to recommend and assist in the implementation of change.
- To deputise for senior colleagues in their absence as required
- To continually review nursing practice and make recommendations to changes in approach where appropriate to help ensure that the service is at the leading edge of the specialty.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To contribute to service developments and the development of nurse led initiatives in liaison with Senior Nurse/Service Manager/Operational Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing.
- To contribute toward divisional, Trust and corporate objectives and service plans.
- To plan, develop, formulate and review nurse-led protocols and Patient Group Directions specific to the service and update as required in liaison with others
- To assist in the development of business plans to extend existing service as appropriate. To advise the senior team of the nursing implications of any service development.
- To monitor and measure performance against national standards of care such as NSF and NICE guidance
- To ensure local policies reflect national standards required by the Healthcare Commissions performance indicators and the strategic aims of the Trust.
- To develop the service to reflect the needs of the patient group by regular assessment of the services provided by the department.
- To identify areas where change in practice could provide benefit to patients and to recommend and assist in the implementation of change.
- To deputise for senior colleagues in their absence as required
- To continually review nursing practice and make recommendations to changes in approach where appropriate to help ensure that the service is at the leading edge of the specialty.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC register
- Appropriate Degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience and significant experience must be in specialism
Skills
Essential
- Clear understanding of the nursing role within the multi-disciplinary team and the ability to effectively represent the interests of the profession
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC register
- Appropriate Degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience and significant experience must be in specialism
Skills
Essential
- Clear understanding of the nursing role within the multi-disciplinary team and the ability to effectively represent the interests of the profession
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
