Job summary
Leicester and Nottingham University Hospital Trusts have been awarded additional NHS funding to develop the Paediatric and Young Person Rheumatology Service.This has led to an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Rheumatology Nurse Specialist position.
The role will involve working with a range of stakeholders across Health, Social Care and third sector organisations to facilitate appropriate care for children with Rheumatology across the region.
The successful candidate will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the patients and carers and multi-professional team across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland, as well as our neighbouring counties.
The role will involve working alongside other members of the Rheumatology multidisciplinary team and Regional Lead Nurse to ensure children and young people access high-quality rheumatology care.
Main duties of the job
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Act as a clinical expert and professional resource to the patients, carers and multi-professional team, within the rheumatology service.
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Work alongside other Rheumatology team leader, specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary team to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service.
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Directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients within the service/specialty.
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Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience, utilising research an in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
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Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.
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Support the development and delivery of a program of practice and professional development for staff within the specialty.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Be a registered Children's nurse with a degree level education.
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Have a post-registration teaching qualification and able to support student nurses.
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Have at least 5 years post-qualification experience with at least two years within the speciality.
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Evidence of continued professional development.
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Evidence of change management within practice.
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Communication skills to include conveying sensitive information to patients and families, minimising conflict, communicating within the MDT.
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Computer literate
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Able to independently travel across Leicestershire
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Able to demonstrate a commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their needs.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Be a registered Children's nurse with a degree level education.
-
Have a post-registration teaching qualification and able to support student nurses.
-
Have at least 5 years post-qualification experience with at least two years within the speciality.
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Evidence of continued professional development.
-
Evidence of change management within practice.
-
Communication skills to include conveying sensitive information to patients and families, minimising conflict, communicating within the MDT.
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Computer literate
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Able to independently travel across Leicestershire
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Able to demonstrate a commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their needs.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse/Midwife
- Post-basic Specialist Qualification or willingness to undertake
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
- Evidence of post-registration educational continuing development
- Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in workplace, supervising their progress and assessing their practice supporting learners in your
Desirable
- Recordable specialist qualification at Degree level
- Clinical Leadership Programme
- Acupuncture course or willingness to undertake
- Have successfully completed a previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 3 years Post-Reg experience to include 1-2 years in relevant specialty
- Clinical experience at band 5 or above
- Evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice
Desirable
- Participation in Research
- Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
- Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse/Midwife
- Post-basic Specialist Qualification or willingness to undertake
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
- Evidence of post-registration educational continuing development
- Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in workplace, supervising their progress and assessing their practice supporting learners in your
Desirable
- Recordable specialist qualification at Degree level
- Clinical Leadership Programme
- Acupuncture course or willingness to undertake
- Have successfully completed a previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 3 years Post-Reg experience to include 1-2 years in relevant specialty
- Clinical experience at band 5 or above
- Evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice
Desirable
- Participation in Research
- Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
- Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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).
