Job summary
The Rheumatology Service care for patients across East Kent with inflammatory auto immune conditions. There are approximately 200 conditions in our speciality and are often long term, complex and challenging to diagnose and treat.
We are on an exciting journey to develop and grow our team offering a Band 7 clinical rheumatology specialist nurse position. The experienced practitioner will work competently at an enhanced practice level including independent nurse prescribing and intra-articular joint injections, providing care aligned to the four pillars of practice. It is envisaged that 80% of this role will be spent in the clinical area, as part of an agreed job plan. You will have the opportunity to advance, in line with your personal development plans
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work at an enhanced level of practice utilising highly developed post graduate experience, knowledge and skills in Rheumatology specialty. They will manage discrete aspects of a patient's care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, within their current level of practice and patient group, aligned to the four pillars of practice and aligned to Trust policy, 'Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Level Practice- Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).'
The postholder will contribute to nursing practiceto improve the quality of care to patients.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration.
- Formal teaching or mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent.
- Degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development within Rheumatology specialty
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Master's Degree in a health related subject relevant to area of clinical specialty and advanced practice or Masters/L7 programme commenced.
- NHS Leadership Academy qualification e.g. 'Edward Jenner', 'Mary Seacole'.
Knowledge, skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate healthcare experience demonstrating professional development across the four pillars of practice.
- Significant experience of care of the Rheumatology patient
- Experience of working with patients/service users to resolve concerns and improve their experience.
- Evidence of effective networking or matrix working
- Experience of supervising staff and delivering training
Desirable
- Experience of assessing patients and developing specialised programmes of care o
- Experience of presenting to groups of staff/public
Personal and Professional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team to achieving goals for a shared vision.
- Evidence of service development and delivery in practice.
- Knowledge of health policy and application to practice.
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and plan, individually and within a team
- Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection
- Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to equity and diversity
- Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
- Upholds and role models the Trust values
- Clean full UK driving licence to enable travel to community clinics and all Trust sites
Desirable
- Experience of assessing patients and developing specialised programmes of care
- Experience of presenting to groups of staff/public
Governance
Essential
- Understanding of quality governance, patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement. oo oo o
- Sound knowledge and understanding of national policy and guidance
- Utilisation of clinical effectiveness tools to deliver quality improvement e.g. risk management and clinical audit.
- Evidence of innovative practice utilising research and audit.
- Experience of contributing to quality improvement in safety/quality improvement projects.
- Experience of writing reports and presenting to teams or small groups
Desirable
- Experience of implementing and evaluating improvements in care
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to equity and diversity
- Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
- Upholds and role models the Trust values
- Clean full UK driving licence to enable travel to community clinics and all Trust sites
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration.
- Formal teaching or mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent.
- Degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development within Rheumatology specialty
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Master's Degree in a health related subject relevant to area of clinical specialty and advanced practice or Masters/L7 programme commenced.
- NHS Leadership Academy qualification e.g. 'Edward Jenner', 'Mary Seacole'.
Knowledge, skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate healthcare experience demonstrating professional development across the four pillars of practice.
- Significant experience of care of the Rheumatology patient
- Experience of working with patients/service users to resolve concerns and improve their experience.
- Evidence of effective networking or matrix working
- Experience of supervising staff and delivering training
Desirable
- Experience of assessing patients and developing specialised programmes of care o
- Experience of presenting to groups of staff/public
Personal and Professional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team to achieving goals for a shared vision.
- Evidence of service development and delivery in practice.
- Knowledge of health policy and application to practice.
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and plan, individually and within a team
- Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection
- Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to equity and diversity
- Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
- Upholds and role models the Trust values
- Clean full UK driving licence to enable travel to community clinics and all Trust sites
Desirable
- Experience of assessing patients and developing specialised programmes of care
- Experience of presenting to groups of staff/public
Governance
Essential
- Understanding of quality governance, patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement. oo oo o
- Sound knowledge and understanding of national policy and guidance
- Utilisation of clinical effectiveness tools to deliver quality improvement e.g. risk management and clinical audit.
- Evidence of innovative practice utilising research and audit.
- Experience of contributing to quality improvement in safety/quality improvement projects.
- Experience of writing reports and presenting to teams or small groups
Desirable
- Experience of implementing and evaluating improvements in care
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to equity and diversity
- Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
- Upholds and role models the Trust values
- Clean full UK driving licence to enable travel to community clinics and all Trust sites
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).
