Clinical Nurse Specialist - Biologics (Specialist Medicine Division)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Rheumatology department at Mile End Hospitals for a band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Biologics. This is an exciting position which offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated nurse with special interest in Biologics used to treat different types of Rheumatologic conditions. The post will be supported by the senior Clinical Nurse Specialist team within the department as well as the medical and pharmacy teams. Full training will be provided to develop your skills, with a view to management of patients on biologic treatments as required.

Main duties of the job

? In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the postholder will be involved in the care and management of rheumatologypatients on Biologics.? They will ensure patients receive the highest standard of clinical carethrough a patient-focused initiation programme.? As a nursing expert the post holder will demonstrate a high level ofexpertise within the Rheumatology team, providing advice, educationand support to staff, patients, their families and carers.? The post holder will have an understanding of the use of biologics inInflammatory conditions as well as connective tissue disorders.? The post holder will have the ability to run day case clinics as well asmanage biologics prescriptions.? The post holder will measure and monitor the biologics implementationpathway.? The post holder will actively undertake and participate in clinical auditand service evaluation within Rheumatology as required.? The post holder is responsible for contributing to the ongoingdevelopment of clinical practice, standards of care within therheumatology service including the development of policies, procedures,protocols and guidelines.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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