Rheumatology Specialist Nurse
- Employer
- Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location
- Wirral
- Salary
- £43,742 to £50,056 per annum pro-rata
- Closing date
- 25 Sep 2023
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated Rheumatology Specialist Nurse or Senior Nurse with experience of working within Rheumatology, to work within the Rheumatology Service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will form part of the Rheumatology Specialist Nurse Team in providing highly specialist Rheumatology care within the hospital to patients with Rheumatic disease who have complex needs using advanced clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
As a Rheumatology Specialist Nurse, main duties of the role will include:
- Provision of an expert nursing-led service to ensure the needs of patients are met by leading and ensuring good practice guidelines are maintained within the Rheumatology service.
- Independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage own caseload of patients.
- Responsible for data collection, entry and maintenance of Rheumatology database, supplying research and statistics as required.
- Undertaking independent clinics, conducting SOS clinics to prevent admissions.
- Participation in clinics within Medical Day Case Unit to infuse specialised treatments.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as competent and caring staff by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of �337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Rheumatology Specialist Nurse, main duties of the role will include:
- Provision of an expert nursing-led service to ensure the needs of patients are met by leading and ensuring good practice guidelines are maintained within the Rheumatology service.
- Independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage own caseload of patients.
- Responsible for data collection, entry and maintenance of Rheumatology database, supplying research and statistics as required.
- Undertaking independent clinics, conducting SOS clinics to prevent admissions.
- Participation in clinics within Medical Day Case Unit to infuse specialised treatments.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
408-23-834
The post holder will form part of the Rheumatology Specialist Nurse Team in providing highly specialist Rheumatology care within the hospital to patients with Rheumatic disease who have complex needs using advanced clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
As a Rheumatology Specialist Nurse, main duties of the role will include:
- Provision of an expert nursing-led service to ensure the needs of patients are met by leading and ensuring good practice guidelines are maintained within the Rheumatology service.
- Independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage own caseload of patients.
- Responsible for data collection, entry and maintenance of Rheumatology database, supplying research and statistics as required.
- Undertaking independent clinics, conducting SOS clinics to prevent admissions.
- Participation in clinics within Medical Day Case Unit to infuse specialised treatments.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as competent and caring staff by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of �337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Rheumatology Specialist Nurse, main duties of the role will include:
- Provision of an expert nursing-led service to ensure the needs of patients are met by leading and ensuring good practice guidelines are maintained within the Rheumatology service.
- Independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage own caseload of patients.
- Responsible for data collection, entry and maintenance of Rheumatology database, supplying research and statistics as required.
- Undertaking independent clinics, conducting SOS clinics to prevent admissions.
- Participation in clinics within Medical Day Case Unit to infuse specialised treatments.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Rheumatology qualification or degree level equivalent qualification
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Non medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years experience post-registration in Rheumatology
- Experience as a senior nurse within an acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Expert communication/interpretation skills
- Research/audit skills
- Personal organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Committed team member, whilst evidencing an ability to work independently
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
408-23-834
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