Employer Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Town Luton
Salary £37,338 - £44,962 pa
Salary period Yearly
Closing 30/12/2024 23:59
Interview date 13/01/2025
Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology Department at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital site for two enthusiastic, highly motivated nurses to join an evolving team. This post is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover, working 37.5 hours per week. As a registered nurse, the applicant will be responsible for supporting the lead nurse in ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. The successful applicant will demonstrate high standards of work at all times, be self-motivated and efficient, and demonstrate the ability to work independently in all aspects of patient care. The role requires working within the outpatients clinic setting with patients on disease modifying drugs, biologic therapies and osteoporosis medication under the care of the Rheumatology Department. Individuals should be willing to develop further any specialised skills and knowledge relating to the specialist area. Main duties of the job
Independently run nurse led clinics initiating and following up patients on rheumatology treatment. Supporting patients to understand their diagnosis and treatment options and promoting self management. Analysing and interpreting investigation to ensure patient safety on initiation of treatments and on-going management. Supporting medical and nursing rheumatology colleagues to monitor and manage disease, drugs and blood monitoring. Support ongoing management of patient care via a daily telephone advice line available to patients under the care of the rheumatology department. Participate in prescription management to enable patients to receive their treatment in a timely manner. Have excellent communication skills. Team working with doctors, nursing and admin staff is essential to ensure an excellent patient experience of Rheumatology. Contribute in the delivery of the rheumatology nursing service including being involved in service development and audit. Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide specialist advice, education and support to patients and their relatives attending the nurse-led rheumatology clinics. This includes counselling patients for new therapies and review of patients on existing therapies. Work with patients and provide follow up in order to support compliance and adherence with prescribed treatment. Responsible for assessing patients physical, psychological and social needs. Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, recommending the most appropriate course of action. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care. Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment. To help develop and work within protocols for the management of patients with rheumatology conditions including osteoporosis. For patients on disease modifying drugs, biologic and bone therapies:- i) Use recognised outcome measures, assessment tools and clinical skills to evaluate patient progress. ii) Request appropriate investigations for monitoring of patients. Analyse and interpret results. Responsible for the care of patients receiving intravenous biologic or bone therapies, supporting and working closely with the Day Unit who administer the infusions. Provide high quality written, verbal and telephone advice for patients and their families. Produce accurate and complete documentation both electronically and written correspondence consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Ensure that written information for health professionals in primary and secondary care is clear, concise and of a high standard. Liaise with GPs to maintain continuity of care and patient compliance with medications/supplements prescribed. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team making appropriate referrals when necessary. Work closely with pathway co-ordinators to assist with triaging into appropriate nurse-led clinics and awareness of nurse clinic waiting lists. Work with MDT to ensure streamlined patient pathway. Assist with research and audit projects and data collection as required. Managerial Responsibilities
To manage systems and maintain accurate records to ensure patients care is appropriate and audit can be undertaken. To maintain appropriate databases for patients on disease-modifying drugs, biologic and bone therapies. To organise own work and practice, taking a flexible approach to ensure support for patients and colleagues. To provide support to nursing staff working within clinic and ward areas. Participate in the development of Trust policies, protocols and guidance for patients on disease-modifying drugs, biologic and bone therapies. Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care. Education. Training & Development
Provide support and specialist advice to colleagues in the Trust and in the Community. Attend and actively contribute to relevant meetings within and outside the Trust. Provide patients and relatives with information about their condition and treatment. Take responsibility for one’s own development, undertaking appropriate activities to update clinical knowledge and skills. Attend regular mandatory and statutory training as specified by the Trust. Promote awareness and compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. Professional/Personal Development:
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. Adhere to nurse revalidation requirements as set out by the NMC. Take responsibility for one’s own development, undertaking appropriate activities to update clinical knowledge and skills. Attend regular mandatory and statutory training as specified by the Trust. Promote awareness and compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Nursing. Able to evidence recent and continuing professional development relevant to recent area of work. Experience in working with patients with Rheumatological conditions. Willing to work towards Prescribing qualification. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Evidence of good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations. Presentation skills or willingness to learn. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting. Has participated in research and audit. Experience of mentoring others. High standards of clinical performance in most recent area of work. Knowledge of Rheumatology Practice. Understanding of the specialist nursing role. Evidence of teaching others. Evidence of management skills. SKILLS
Good organisational skills. Can effectively use computers and software such as Word/Excel. Ability to work independently to manage workload. Can undertake small project work. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan. Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required. Works on own initiative. Flexible. It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology Department at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital site for two enthusiastic, highly motivated nurses to join an evolving team. This post is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover, working 37.5 hours per week. As a registered nurse, the applicant will be responsible for supporting the lead nurse in ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. The successful applicant will demonstrate high standards of work at all times, be self-motivated and efficient, and demonstrate the ability to work independently in all aspects of patient care. The role requires working within the outpatients clinic setting with patients on disease modifying drugs, biologic therapies and osteoporosis medication under the care of the Rheumatology Department. Individuals should be willing to develop further any specialised skills and knowledge relating to the specialist area. Main duties of the job
Independently run nurse led clinics initiating and following up patients on rheumatology treatment. Supporting patients to understand their diagnosis and treatment options and promoting self management. Analysing and interpreting investigation to ensure patient safety on initiation of treatments and on-going management. Supporting medical and nursing rheumatology colleagues to monitor and manage disease, drugs and blood monitoring. Support ongoing management of patient care via a daily telephone advice line available to patients under the care of the rheumatology department. Participate in prescription management to enable patients to receive their treatment in a timely manner. Have excellent communication skills. Team working with doctors, nursing and admin staff is essential to ensure an excellent patient experience of Rheumatology. Contribute in the delivery of the rheumatology nursing service including being involved in service development and audit. Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide specialist advice, education and support to patients and their relatives attending the nurse-led rheumatology clinics. This includes counselling patients for new therapies and review of patients on existing therapies. Work with patients and provide follow up in order to support compliance and adherence with prescribed treatment. Responsible for assessing patients physical, psychological and social needs. Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, recommending the most appropriate course of action. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care. Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment. To help develop and work within protocols for the management of patients with rheumatology conditions including osteoporosis. For patients on disease modifying drugs, biologic and bone therapies:- i) Use recognised outcome measures, assessment tools and clinical skills to evaluate patient progress. ii) Request appropriate investigations for monitoring of patients. Analyse and interpret results. Responsible for the care of patients receiving intravenous biologic or bone therapies, supporting and working closely with the Day Unit who administer the infusions. Provide high quality written, verbal and telephone advice for patients and their families. Produce accurate and complete documentation both electronically and written correspondence consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Ensure that written information for health professionals in primary and secondary care is clear, concise and of a high standard. Liaise with GPs to maintain continuity of care and patient compliance with medications/supplements prescribed. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team making appropriate referrals when necessary. Work closely with pathway co-ordinators to assist with triaging into appropriate nurse-led clinics and awareness of nurse clinic waiting lists. Work with MDT to ensure streamlined patient pathway. Assist with research and audit projects and data collection as required. Managerial Responsibilities
To manage systems and maintain accurate records to ensure patients care is appropriate and audit can be undertaken. To maintain appropriate databases for patients on disease-modifying drugs, biologic and bone therapies. To organise own work and practice, taking a flexible approach to ensure support for patients and colleagues. To provide support to nursing staff working within clinic and ward areas. Participate in the development of Trust policies, protocols and guidance for patients on disease-modifying drugs, biologic and bone therapies. Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care. Education. Training & Development
Provide support and specialist advice to colleagues in the Trust and in the Community. Attend and actively contribute to relevant meetings within and outside the Trust. Provide patients and relatives with information about their condition and treatment. Take responsibility for one’s own development, undertaking appropriate activities to update clinical knowledge and skills. Attend regular mandatory and statutory training as specified by the Trust. Promote awareness and compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. Professional/Personal Development:
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. Adhere to nurse revalidation requirements as set out by the NMC. Take responsibility for one’s own development, undertaking appropriate activities to update clinical knowledge and skills. Attend regular mandatory and statutory training as specified by the Trust. Promote awareness and compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Nursing. Able to evidence recent and continuing professional development relevant to recent area of work. Experience in working with patients with Rheumatological conditions. Willing to work towards Prescribing qualification. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Evidence of good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations. Presentation skills or willingness to learn. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting. Has participated in research and audit. Experience of mentoring others. High standards of clinical performance in most recent area of work. Knowledge of Rheumatology Practice. Understanding of the specialist nursing role. Evidence of teaching others. Evidence of management skills. SKILLS
Good organisational skills. Can effectively use computers and software such as Word/Excel. Ability to work independently to manage workload. Can undertake small project work. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan. Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required. Works on own initiative. Flexible. It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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