Job summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a dynamic, self-motivated rheumatology nurse to join the rheumatology team at Whipps Cross Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust.We are seeking someone who is committed and caring with post graduate experience to utilise and develop the full range of their clinical skills. The successful candidate will have a dynamic and positive attitude towards the innovation and development of the specialist service as part of a multi-disciplinary team.This post holder will be expected to work closely with the rheumatology lead nurse, other rheumatology nurse specialists and consultants within the rheumatology team. The post will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital but the successful candidate will also work, when required across our satellite sites as the rheumatology department covers a wide demographic area.You will be joining a busy nursing team and will support the rheumatology clinical nurse specialists in their role with minimum supervision. You will be responsible for prescriptions management and monitoring of our patients, including blood monitoring, medication reviews, and counselling. You will be provided the necessary support and training required for the role.For further details or an informal visit please contactVanesha RamasamyRheumatology Lead Nurse02085395522 ext 5905vramasamy@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as an independent practitioner and with members of the multidisciplinary team, provide advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, across both secondary and primary care.The post holder will influence the positive experience of patients and carers by working with the multidisciplinary team across the Trust and acting as the patients key worker.
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the on-going development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service development to ensure patients have a seamless pathway. Promoting a safe, competent and evidence- based practice, in line with national objectives in survivorship and within the clinical governance framework.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with post graduate experience
- Evidence of practice development
- Able to utilise evidence in practice
- Evidence of working with staff from different professional disciplines
Desirable
- Experience of rheumatology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)
- Proven organisational and time-management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks according to deadlines
- IT skills- word processing, excel, spreadsheets, relational databases, intranet and internet
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in general nursing and rheumatology
- Knowledge of rheumatology pathways
- Knowledge of the rheumatological conditions and medications
- . Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Desirable
- Knowledge for managing patients on biologic treatment and assisting with funding for treatment to include blue teq
- Knowledge for managing patients on biologic treatment and assisting with funding for treatment to include blue teq
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse at Diploma or Degree level
Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Reliable, flexible, and has a professional attitude at all times
- Keen to learn and develop
- Approachable
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to adapt to change easily
- Understanding of the ' we care values' and its application in practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with post graduate experience
- Evidence of practice development
- Able to utilise evidence in practice
- Evidence of working with staff from different professional disciplines
Desirable
- Experience of rheumatology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)
- Proven organisational and time-management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks according to deadlines
- IT skills- word processing, excel, spreadsheets, relational databases, intranet and internet
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in general nursing and rheumatology
- Knowledge of rheumatology pathways
- Knowledge of the rheumatological conditions and medications
- . Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Desirable
- Knowledge for managing patients on biologic treatment and assisting with funding for treatment to include blue teq
- Knowledge for managing patients on biologic treatment and assisting with funding for treatment to include blue teq
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse at Diploma or Degree level
Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Reliable, flexible, and has a professional attitude at all times
- Keen to learn and develop
- Approachable
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to adapt to change easily
- Understanding of the ' we care values' and its application in practice
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).
