Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a lead rheumatology specialist nurse at North Middlesex health unit. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who is forward thinking, dynamic and proactive to lead the service.
The Rheumatology Department at North Middlesex consists of 4 Consultant Rheumatologists; 3 full time Clinical Nurse Specialists
Rheumatology activities are mainly based in the outpatient setting. There is a significant monitoring workload, especially for patients on Biologic treatments. In the department we promote an active audit and teaching interest to deliver the best care and patient experience. To provide a seamless service, continuity of care provision is essential and paramount and the Lead Nurse for Rheumatology will drive this.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Nurse will be required to actively participate in the assessment and monitoring of patients with rheumatology conditions. They will be pivotal for delivering the strategy of the service and drive it forward with consultant support. They will also be expected to undertake regular audits and will play a pivotal role in the development of strategies and the writing of policies.
The post holder is expected to undertake regular nurse-led clinics in addition to ad hoc clinics. The Lead Nurse for Rheumatology will also be involved in undertaking national and local audits. There is a dedicated patient advice line for patients taking DMARDS and Biologics which the lead nurse will have overall accountability for.
The post holder will provide support to ward nursing staff in the care of rheumatology in-patients and liaise with the Emergency Department and community colleagues in the promotion to avoid admissions. They will also deliver educational requirements with the support of other CNS in the Rheumatology department.
See Job Description for further details.
About us
At the Royal Free London, our mission is to be world class in the provision of care and treatment to our local and wider population, clinical research and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver kind and compassionate care in all of our hospitals and satellite areas, to improve lives and help people thrive. We have over 10,000 staff across our various sites, all working towards the same aim which is to ensure our patients receive the very best care.
NorthMid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Rheumatology service provides a diagnostic, wide ranging treatments and management advice service for a caseload of patients with a variety of Rheumatological conditions.
Act as a visible role model and expert autonomous practitioner
Provide strategic direction for Clinical Nurses Specialist team
Lead on the development, and implementation of programmes of nursing led care for individual patients and the client group as a whole
Lead training and education for nurses and allied health care professionals within the specialist area, internally and externally
Contribute to development of the department's clinical research strategy, and engage at all levels of research process
Responsibility for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led services
Lead on review and evaluate the provision of patient information & education sessions, in collaboration with the MDT
Work with the clinical team to create and enable a positive patient experience and promote staff wellbeing
See job description and person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Rheumatology service provides a diagnostic, wide ranging treatments and management advice service for a caseload of patients with a variety of Rheumatological conditions.
Act as a visible role model and expert autonomous practitioner
Provide strategic direction for Clinical Nurses Specialist team
Lead on the development, and implementation of programmes of nursing led care for individual patients and the client group as a whole
Lead training and education for nurses and allied health care professionals within the specialist area, internally and externally
Contribute to development of the department's clinical research strategy, and engage at all levels of research process
Responsibility for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led services
Lead on review and evaluate the provision of patient information & education sessions, in collaboration with the MDT
Work with the clinical team to create and enable a positive patient experience and promote staff wellbeing
See job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Masters' Level or working towards it
- Post Registration on Rheumatology
- Independent Nurse prescriber
Desirable
Skills and Abbilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload
- Understanding of national and local audits
Desirable
- Patient teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- Track prove in working with different key stakeholders that impact patients with Rheumatology
- Understanding of Biologics and Able to manage caseload of patients undergoing biologics
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Masters' Level or working towards it
- Post Registration on Rheumatology
- Independent Nurse prescriber
Desirable
Skills and Abbilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload
- Understanding of national and local audits
Desirable
- Patient teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- Track prove in working with different key stakeholders that impact patients with Rheumatology
- Understanding of Biologics and Able to manage caseload of patients undergoing biologics
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
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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).
