Job summary
This specialist nursing role encompasses the core dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research within the Rheumatology service. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with rheumatological conditions under the guidance of the Lead Nurse and wider clinical team.
The role involves supporting the assessment, monitoring and ongoing management of patients throughout their disease pathway, including assisting with the initiation and optimisation of treatments where appropriate. The post holder will provide education, information and ongoing support to patients and carers to improve understanding of their condition and promote effective self-management.
Care will be delivered through face-to-face consultations, telemedicine clinics and structured drug monitoring programmes to ensure safe and effective treatment management. Opportunities will also exist to contribute to national outreach initiatives and collaborative work with other trusts.
The role supports the development of specialist knowledge across rheumatological and autoimmune diseases, including systemic sclerosis and connective tissue diseases, whilst developing advanced communication, assessment and clinical decision-making skills to manage a defined patient caseload with increasing autonomy within the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
Act as a key point of contact for patients and carers from referral onwards, providing ongoing support throughout the patient pathway.Provide specialist advice and education on rheumatological conditions, including disease processes, prognosis, treatment options and lifestyle optimisation to support self-management.Undertake nurse-led clinics within agreed competencies, supporting the assessment, monitoring and management of patients with rheumatological conditions.Perform wound assessment and deliver appropriate wound care and dressings in both outpatient and inpatient settings in line with best practice and Trust policies.Provide specialist rheumatology nursing care and support ward-based nursing and medical teams in the management of patients with rheumatological conditions.Work collaboratively with the MDT team to ensure effective communication and coordinated, patient-centred care.Provide clinical advice to GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals internally and externally via telephone advice services, written communication or F2F discussion.Apply clinical judgement to review investigation results and contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with complex needs.Undertake nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies, clinical guidelines and professional standards.Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records using electronic and written documentation systems.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualification
Essential
- RN registration
- Relevant post-registration qualification relevant to Rheumatology
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Willing to undertake specialist Rheumatology/ Scleroderma/other autoimmune diseases educational programme
- Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of teaching/mentoring of patients/ healthcare professionals
Desirable
- BSc
- Evidence of experience in wound management
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of role competencies of the post and being aware of own professional boundaries
- Evidence of participation of audit and promotion of evidence based practice
- Knowledge of recent advances in rheumatology and autoimmune diseases
- Evidence of IT skills, including use of databases, word, excel
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in development of policies and clinical protocols
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi - disciplinary teams
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Ability to be self - directed but also participates as a team member
- Ability to problem -solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation skills
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualification
Essential
- RN registration
- Relevant post-registration qualification relevant to Rheumatology
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Willing to undertake specialist Rheumatology/ Scleroderma/other autoimmune diseases educational programme
- Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of teaching/mentoring of patients/ healthcare professionals
Desirable
- BSc
- Evidence of experience in wound management
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of role competencies of the post and being aware of own professional boundaries
- Evidence of participation of audit and promotion of evidence based practice
- Knowledge of recent advances in rheumatology and autoimmune diseases
- Evidence of IT skills, including use of databases, word, excel
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in development of policies and clinical protocols
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi - disciplinary teams
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Ability to be self - directed but also participates as a team member
- Ability to problem -solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation skills
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
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).
