Job summary
We are searching for a confident, motivated and autonomous RGN or AHP with a Non Medical Prescribing Qualification, to join our Rheumatology Specialist Nurse Team.
We have an expanding team who work closely with our Rheumatology Consultants and junior medical team and the successful candidate will have access to weekly training which is provided for our junior doctors.
This is predominantly a 9am-5pm Monday to Friday role.
Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
For overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post on the GOV.UK website.
Main duties of the job
The Rheumatology Specialist Nurse team has supported the Consultant team and Rheumatology patients at our Trust for decades. This is a fascinating and varied role, providing long term care to patients with chronic illness. The Rheumatology department is based at Wrightington Hospital in the heart of a semi rural environment although we also travel to the Thomas Linacre Centre and Leigh Infirmary to undertake clinics.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To initiate and follow care plans in co-operation with the Rheumatology consultants, that respond to the immediate and ongoing needs of patients within the hospital and community setting.
- To initiate and manage the effective and safe monitoring of all patients on 2nd line drug therapy under the care of the Rheumatology department, ensuring prompt action with regard to any anomaly.
- Asses and refer patients as appropriate to other nurse specialists/ AHPs/consultants.
- Assess patients and carry out joint examination and intra-muscular/intra-articular injections as patient need requires. To provide prescriptions as required in line with the patients care plan/ consultant protocols.
- Develop and maintain competencies (in self and team) which safeguard practice and effectiveness and contribute to the team in a credible and accountable manner. Be able to act automatously without direct supervision.
- Impart sensitive, condition related information to patients and relatives in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
- Develop a positive role in health education.
- To carry out research and audit projects, both medical and nursing orientated.
- Provide and assist in the education of all disciplines of staff in Rheumatology.
- Involvement in committees, working parties and meetings concerned with ongoing developments in the Rheumatology service.
- Manage own workload autonomously, working as a specialist autonomous practitioner, providing assessment, treatment and information for patients.
- To treat patients holistically by using independent supplementary and extended prescribing as appropriate within own specialist area.
- Develop and maintain specialist Rheumatology knowledge and practice by attending and participating in Continuing Professional Development and influence the development of others.
- Contribute to clinical practice, education and development acting as a resource for the support and guidance of staff to represent corporate and Divisional objectives.
- Identify, maintain and improve upon the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice models and clinical audit.
- Co-ordinate those activities which contribute to achieving identified required standards of patient care, maximizing effective use of resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To initiate and follow care plans in co-operation with the Rheumatology consultants, that respond to the immediate and ongoing needs of patients within the hospital and community setting.
- To initiate and manage the effective and safe monitoring of all patients on 2nd line drug therapy under the care of the Rheumatology department, ensuring prompt action with regard to any anomaly.
- Asses and refer patients as appropriate to other nurse specialists/ AHPs/consultants.
- Assess patients and carry out joint examination and intra-muscular/intra-articular injections as patient need requires. To provide prescriptions as required in line with the patients care plan/ consultant protocols.
- Develop and maintain competencies (in self and team) which safeguard practice and effectiveness and contribute to the team in a credible and accountable manner. Be able to act automatously without direct supervision.
- Impart sensitive, condition related information to patients and relatives in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
- Develop a positive role in health education.
- To carry out research and audit projects, both medical and nursing orientated.
- Provide and assist in the education of all disciplines of staff in Rheumatology.
- Involvement in committees, working parties and meetings concerned with ongoing developments in the Rheumatology service.
- Manage own workload autonomously, working as a specialist autonomous practitioner, providing assessment, treatment and information for patients.
- To treat patients holistically by using independent supplementary and extended prescribing as appropriate within own specialist area.
- Develop and maintain specialist Rheumatology knowledge and practice by attending and participating in Continuing Professional Development and influence the development of others.
- Contribute to clinical practice, education and development acting as a resource for the support and guidance of staff to represent corporate and Divisional objectives.
- Identify, maintain and improve upon the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice models and clinical audit.
- Co-ordinate those activities which contribute to achieving identified required standards of patient care, maximizing effective use of resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level - Registered Nurse or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development since registration
- Post registration diploma relevant to the speciality
- Independent/Supplementary prescriber qualification
Desirable
- Teaching/assessing certificate
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in a rheumatology or auto-immune inflammatory disease setting
- Experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting
- Experience of initiating and monitoring treatment with DMARD's and biologics
Desirable
- Auditing standards of care
Skills
Essential
- Communication/listening
- Clinical teaching and assessment skills within rheumatology
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Audit
- Research awareness
- Proven record of change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical nursing knowledge relevant to rheumatology/ auto-immune inflammatory disease
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Good attendance record
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy with hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level - Registered Nurse or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development since registration
- Post registration diploma relevant to the speciality
- Independent/Supplementary prescriber qualification
Desirable
- Teaching/assessing certificate
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in a rheumatology or auto-immune inflammatory disease setting
- Experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting
- Experience of initiating and monitoring treatment with DMARD's and biologics
Desirable
- Auditing standards of care
Skills
Essential
- Communication/listening
- Clinical teaching and assessment skills within rheumatology
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Audit
- Research awareness
- Proven record of change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical nursing knowledge relevant to rheumatology/ auto-immune inflammatory disease
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Good attendance record
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy with hesitation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane, Appley Bridge
Wigan
WN6 9EP
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
