Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse, with either rheumatology experience or transferable clinical skills, to join our friendly specialist nursing team.
The Rheumatology service is based at Torbay Hospital, and co located with our consultants, administrators and wider MDT. The nursing service provides a full range of care, from the assessment to treatment of all types of rheumatic disease, to ensure an inclusive and patient centred service.
We have a strong patient focussed work ethic and take pride in delivering individualised assessment, treatment and education to support patients and their families.
This role is part time (25.5 hours per week) at Band 6 pro rata.
Whilst Rheumatology / Specialist Nursing experience is desirable, full induction and specialist training will be provided.
Please do not hesitate to contact Rian Penford, Lead Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist, to discuss the role, and arrange an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
- Under the leadership of the Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse:
- Following induction and training, to work autonomously with patients via face to face clinics.
- You will be required to assess, advice and counsel patients who require treatment with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (including biological therapies).
- Recognise and action management plans for abnormal blood results in relation to monitoring patients on disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs using the Trust IT systems.
- Answering patient queries to the Rheumatology telephone helpline.
- Participate in education presentations for patients and staff.
- Management of all aspects of rheumatology conditions.
- Continue to develop specialist knowledge through CPD.
- Providing specialist nursing advice to colleagues and the wider MDT.
About us
Why Work With Us
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description, main responsibilities and person specification please download and read the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description, main responsibilities and person specification please download and read the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 5 years post NMC reg. nursing experience
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development at post graduate level
Desirable
- Independent/Supplementary Non-Medical Prescriber
- Mentorship qualification
- Degree level qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex situations.
- Evidence of Leadership skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience of specialist nursing.
- Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality.
- Evidence of autonomous working
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 5 years post NMC reg. nursing experience
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development at post graduate level
Desirable
- Independent/Supplementary Non-Medical Prescriber
- Mentorship qualification
- Degree level qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex situations.
- Evidence of Leadership skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience of specialist nursing.
- Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality.
- Evidence of autonomous working
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).
