Job summary
We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic & driven individual to join our fantastic award winning Rheumatology Team.
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Rheumatology B6 Nurse.
The post will be based at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to Kettering, Peripheral Outreach Clinics are held at Irthlingborough and Corby. The post holder will be expected to work at some of the peripheral clinics.
The post-holder will join a friendly and dynamic Rheumatology Team. This job provides a valuable opportunity for a nurse planning to develop specialist skills in Rheumatology. The commitments include Out-Patient clinics, Telephone advice & helpline and monitoring of patients on DMARDS (Disease modifying agents).
Experience within Rheumatology would be desirable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
The nurse will work, in an outpatient setting, alongside the existing nurses, Rheumatology consultants and allied health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be an integral part of the rheumatology team and enhance and expand the team to provide a seamless service for people with rheumatological disorders.
The post holder will act, at all times, in accordance with the NMC code and local standards of care and policies
The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and supporting patients with a variety of rheumatological disorders.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist advice and support through the telephone advice line
- To act as patient advocate to enable individuals to make informed decisions that may lead to choices being made with regards to treatment and management of their condition. This may include lifestyle changes and health promotion and referrals to appropriate services.
- To provide safe, accurate, comprehensive monitoring of patients receiving potentially hazardous treatments such as immunosuppressants, cytotoxic and biologic agents.
- To respond to adverse drug events and abnormal blood results, adjusting patients treatment plan according to operational policy.
- To support the provision of specialist advice to health professionals involved in the care of rheumatology patients.
- To maximize opportunities to improve nursing care and the environment in which care is delivered in the nurse led clinic.
- To assist in the development and implementation of robust policies, protocols, and procedures (nursing and medical) to enhance quality of care and management of patients with rheumatological disorders.
- To establish and maintain evidence based patient information resources, providing advice to patients and carers.
- To liaise with other MDT members to ensure effective co-ordination of care.
- To maintain a continuous high standard of evidence-based nursing care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist advice and support through the telephone advice line
- To act as patient advocate to enable individuals to make informed decisions that may lead to choices being made with regards to treatment and management of their condition. This may include lifestyle changes and health promotion and referrals to appropriate services.
- To provide safe, accurate, comprehensive monitoring of patients receiving potentially hazardous treatments such as immunosuppressants, cytotoxic and biologic agents.
- To respond to adverse drug events and abnormal blood results, adjusting patients treatment plan according to operational policy.
- To support the provision of specialist advice to health professionals involved in the care of rheumatology patients.
- To maximize opportunities to improve nursing care and the environment in which care is delivered in the nurse led clinic.
- To assist in the development and implementation of robust policies, protocols, and procedures (nursing and medical) to enhance quality of care and management of patients with rheumatological disorders.
- To establish and maintain evidence based patient information resources, providing advice to patients and carers.
- To liaise with other MDT members to ensure effective co-ordination of care.
- To maintain a continuous high standard of evidence-based nursing care.
Person Specification
N/A
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Interest in musculoskeletal conditions
- Commitment to continuing professional development with an enthusiasm for learning
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Educated to to degree level or equivalent level of education , training or experience
- Be a non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of post registration professional development
- Previous out patient experience
Person Specification
N/A
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Interest in musculoskeletal conditions
- Commitment to continuing professional development with an enthusiasm for learning
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Educated to to degree level or equivalent level of education , training or experience
- Be a non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of post registration professional development
- Previous out patient experience
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).
