Job summary
An
exciting position has arisen for an RN to work as a monitoring nurse within our
dynamic team. Working alongside our existing nursing team the majority of your
role will be to start and monitor Rheumatology patients using DMARDS. You will
be expected to support the Rheumatology patients via telephone monitoring and
face to face clinics.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in
providing compassionate care to patients and their carers.
Work cohesively with all members of the Rheumatology team
and promote effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Communicate effectively within the team, participate in
motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with
patients and carers.
Give written and verbal advice/ teaching to
patients and carers.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carrying out face to face clinics
for patients with a Rheumatology condition. These patients may be on conventional/biologic
DMARDS
Carrying out telephone clinics to
start and assess patients undergoing treatment with conventional DMARDS
Liaising with the MDT to ensure
patients assessed have a plan of care
Work autonomously when setting out
drug monitoring workload
Assist with the telephone advice
line, being aware of own limitations in managing patient problems and referring
on as appropriate, but using each intervention as an opportunity to develop own
knowledge and skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carrying out face to face clinics
for patients with a Rheumatology condition. These patients may be on conventional/biologic
DMARDS
Carrying out telephone clinics to
start and assess patients undergoing treatment with conventional DMARDS
Liaising with the MDT to ensure
patients assessed have a plan of care
Work autonomously when setting out
drug monitoring workload
Assist with the telephone advice
line, being aware of own limitations in managing patient problems and referring
on as appropriate, but using each intervention as an opportunity to develop own
knowledge and skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (level 1)
Desirable
- Degree level qualification or willingness to undertake
- Physical Assessment Skills (adult) accreditation or willingness to work towards
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards (on completion of the Physical Assessment Skills course)
- Teaching & Assessing/Mentorship qualification or working towards (ENB 998 or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
Desirable
- Evidence of managing own workload and coping under pressure.
- Worked in an outpatient setting.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Effective communication & interpersonal skills
- Effective team worker
- Enquiry/problem solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of chronic disease management
Special Requirements
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
- Equality and Diversity can demonstrate a positive and non-judgmental attitude towards difference in terms of service delivery and working practice
- 6 Cs of Care is able to show knowledge and understanding of promoting care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment within their role
- Must be able to demonstrate aptitude & flexibility
- IT literate
- Must have an enthusiastic attitude to learning and a willingness to undertake additional training and development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (level 1)
Desirable
- Degree level qualification or willingness to undertake
- Physical Assessment Skills (adult) accreditation or willingness to work towards
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards (on completion of the Physical Assessment Skills course)
- Teaching & Assessing/Mentorship qualification or working towards (ENB 998 or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
Desirable
- Evidence of managing own workload and coping under pressure.
- Worked in an outpatient setting.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Effective communication & interpersonal skills
- Effective team worker
- Enquiry/problem solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of chronic disease management
Special Requirements
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
- Equality and Diversity can demonstrate a positive and non-judgmental attitude towards difference in terms of service delivery and working practice
- 6 Cs of Care is able to show knowledge and understanding of promoting care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment within their role
- Must be able to demonstrate aptitude & flexibility
- IT literate
- Must have an enthusiastic attitude to learning and a willingness to undertake additional training and development.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
