This is an exciting opportunity to work part time in an outpatients setting of Rheumatology clinic, Monday - Friday, no weekends or bank holidays.

Our patients are at the heart of what we do, you will be instrumental in gaining their feedback and using this to shape the service, along with regular audits. You will be part of a dedicated team to ensure that our patients have the best possible experience and that their care is in line with our Rheumatology/Osteoporosis Delivery plans.

We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate your passion and commitment to the provision of high quality, patient centred care. You will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team through excellent communication and organisational skills. You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and drive for achieving and sustaining high clinical standards along with the ability to work effectively alongside Nurse Specialists whom will be credible role models.

This post is fixed term for 9 months to meet the service needs

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a suitably experienced registered nurse, Band 5, for the Rheumatology/Osteoporosis service within Cwm Taf University Health Board.

The successful candidatewill work as a member of the Rheumatology/Osteoporosis team providing efficient and effective, communication, administration/clerical and clinical support for the both services. This includes cover to support the Dexa scan service, clinics, blood monitoring programme and general clinic duties.

They will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans for dmards, biologics and advanced therapies.

The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified/unqualified staff.

They will develop professional/working relationships with colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To provide and receive routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills and develop a rapport with patients, relatives and carers.

The post holder will be required to work using own initiative, and to demonstrate an understanding of the Health Board's Values, adopting the key principles in providing a quality service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• UK NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Degree

Experience

Essential

• A sound clinical and theoretical knowledge in general nursing.

Desirable

• Rheumatology experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills
• Able to undertake cannulation and venepuncture.

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of rheumatology

Desirable

• Working knowledge of chronic diseases

Circumstances

Essential

• Flexibility to meet service needs
• Amenable to change as required

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

110-NMR347-0724