An exciting opportunity is available to lead the Rheumatology Practitioner team at University Hospitals Dorset. This is a Dorset wide service with teams currently based at Christchurch, Poole and Dorchester.
The successful applicant will join and lead this team as they move into a new service at the end of 2025 with hubs in Christchurch and Dorchester and satellite clinics across the county.
Strong leadership skills as well as clinical experience in Rheumatology are required for this post. You will be part of a fantastic team of nurses and AHPs who work alongside 12 consultants who support patients with long term rheumatological conditions across the county.
The role will be supported by a matron and Rheumatology Operation and Performance Manager.
This role requires UK professional registration
Base Location: Christchurch Hospital and Dorchester
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Please see job description and personal specification for details around the duties of this job and any further information.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Autumn 2025,
when this
role and base of work will primarily be Christchurch and Dorchester.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and personal specification for details around the duties of this job and any further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Professional registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
Masters level Advanced Clinical Practice/Equivalent Masters
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable experience of working independently at a Band 7 Clinical role for medical specialty Experience of leading & developing people Experience of service and practice development and managing change Working in partnership with all levels of staff
Desirable
Publication/conference experience
Knowledge
Essential
Advanced clinical skills, such as assessing patient's physical status requiring precision, accuracy, dexterity. Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an advanced level Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of common rheumatology presentations Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients' care.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Christchurch Hospital Christchurch BH23 2JX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
153-ME04095
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The successful applicant will join and lead this team as they move into a new service at the end of 2025 with hubs in Christchurch and Dorchester and satellite clinics across the county.
Strong leadership skills as well as clinical experience in Rheumatology are required for this post. You will be part of a fantastic team of nurses and AHPs who work alongside 12 consultants who support patients with long term rheumatological conditions across the county.
The role will be supported by a matron and Rheumatology Operation and Performance Manager.
This role requires UK professional registration
Base Location: Christchurch Hospital and Dorchester
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Please see job description and personal specification for details around the duties of this job and any further information.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Autumn 2025,
when this
role and base of work will primarily be Christchurch and Dorchester.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and personal specification for details around the duties of this job and any further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Professional registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
Masters level Advanced Clinical Practice/Equivalent Masters
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable experience of working independently at a Band 7 Clinical role for medical specialty Experience of leading & developing people Experience of service and practice development and managing change Working in partnership with all levels of staff
Desirable
Publication/conference experience
Knowledge
Essential
Advanced clinical skills, such as assessing patient's physical status requiring precision, accuracy, dexterity. Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an advanced level Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of common rheumatology presentations Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients' care.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Christchurch Hospital Christchurch BH23 2JX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
153-ME04095
#J-18808-Ljbffr
