Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

Job summary

We would like to appoint a progressive and determined individual who is committed to excellence in rheumatology nursing to lead our skilled and professional team.

There is now an opening as a rheumatology specialist nurse within the Musculoskeletal Directorate at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. This is a unique opportunity for a senior nurse who believes they have the right aptitude and skills to lead a team of nurses in the provision of high-quality nursing care.

The post holder will be involved in all aspects of managing a caseload of patients within the speciality at an advance level. They will undertake nurse led clinics and work as an independent practitioner whilst promoting a collaborative and multi-professional approach to patient care pathways.

To be considered for the post the applicant must be a clinically experienced rheumatology nurse with proven skills in leadership. You will be expected to promote and monitor a safe and caring environment for patients. It is also essential that you are able to provide professional direction to your team, advocating excellence in clinical practice at all times.

We offer a friendly and stimulating professional environment for you to develop and work in. We can also offer training and support to help you advance in your career.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) led service for the assessment, education and management of patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions in nurse led clinics and also manage a telephone advice line for patients under the care of Consultant Rheumatologists at University Hospitals Sussex.

The post holder will assess and monitor patients with inflammatory Rheumatological conditions being managed with biologic treatments and maintain the biologics database.

The post holder will work in conjunction with all members of the of multidisciplinary team based both in primary and secondary care.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

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

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