Band 7Rheumatology Specialist Nurse9 month fixed term maternity coverFull time 37.5 hours per week

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit an experienced Band 7 Rheumatology Specialist Nurse on a 9 month fixed term contract to help cover maternity leave within the service. The post holder will work as an expert practitioner in Rheumatology Nursing, working at an advanced level with the responsibility for a patient case load. Whilst working autonomously the post holder will be expected to work together with Consultants and Nursing colleagues to supportintegrated pathways for the service. The post holder will also work independently in Primary Care Clinics.The post holder will ensure that evidence based practice in inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area as appropriate. The post holder will support the delivery of excellent patient care and experience and the delivery of departmental and Trust objectives. The post holder will ensure that theRheumatology Service continues to work in a safe, clinically effective and patient focused manner.The post holder is expected to always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

To provide and receive routine information to Consultants, Senior Managers and Nursing colleagues relating to Rheumatology. This role will also work alongside and liaise with local GP's for Rheumatology.

To work alongside both internal and external colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of the Rheumatology service.

To plan/organize and maintain a caseload of patients - Including the screening, treatment and education of patients through nurse lead clinics and helpline.

To work to the level of a Specialist Nurse Practitioner providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with Rheumatological problems.To carry out specific procures, such as the Joint Injection Clinic, within the nurse-led service.

Undertake Primary Care sessions as an independent Nurse Practitioner.To work collaboratively with colleagues, both nursing and medical, in Paediatrics, Dietetics and Psychology in the treatment of paediatric patients.

To administer appropriate medications using the Trust's Policy & procedures.

To act as a patient advocate on a regular basis.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.

Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

BEHAVIOURS & VALUES

In order to ensure all actions of the post holder are underpinned by the Trust values of care, safety, dignity, communication and learning, the post holder will:

• Provide a clean, safe environment for everyone within their area of work
• Take responsibility for everything they do
• Challenge and respond to improve quality
• Actively listen to patients, their relatives, staff and colleagues being open and honest
• Encourage and welcome feedback for patients, relatives and their colleagues
• Be caring and compassionate
• Offer comfort and support and show understanding
• Involve patients and relatives in their care
• Respect privacy and confidentiality of patients and staff at all times
• Treat everyone with dignity and kindness
• Be polite and professional
• Promote and encourage learning within their department
• Motivate, train and develop themselves and others
• Recognise and celebrate achievements within their department
• Learn and develop from incidents, complaints and compliments received

SECTION 2 - KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The post holder will be a registered nurse with considerable experience and interest in Rheumatology.

The post holder must be a non-medical prescriber.

Have an extensive knowledge of Rheumatology conditions, treatment options and interventions working as an expert independent practitioner.

Provide specialist assessment and patient management for service users and carers, ensuring comprehensive quality service is developed, arranging appropriate follow up.

Help identify the physical, social and psychological needs of the rheumatology patients.

The post holder must provide counselling and educational services to patient/carers within the service.

To assist with the long term management and review of patients within the service and to support and empower them to participate in decisions concerning their care.

To work closely with the relevant supervising consultant and seek appropriate clinical supervision for planning and delivering the clinical care for individual patients.

To efficiently use relevant clinical patient databases to effectively monitor patient care (e.g. DAWN system to effectively monitor patients on DMARDs and biologics).

To develop a positive role in health education and to facilitate learning in relation to identify needs for patients, carers and clients.

Liaise with the MDT, GPs, Consultant and other appropriate health professionals on the outcome of assessments, reviews and interventions as appropriate and provide leadership clinically.

Act independently within a MDT context agreed guidelines and protocols.

Ability to demonstrate technical skills of cannulation and venepuncture.

To assist in the co-ordination of research studies in the department as required.

To maintain accurate patient records.

To participate in the Rheumatology department clinical advice line for service for patients and their carers.

To refer to other healthcare professionals within the Rheumatology service.

To lead and participate in the assessment of patients referred for Biologics therapy. Ensure such treatments are appropriate and effective. Actively participate in the National Biologics register.

To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To contribute to patient self-management programmes.

To plan own work load and patient caseload in an efficient and effective manner.

Undertake regular departmental audit and the development and implementation on an action plan.

To undertake/assist as requested the collection of data for use in clinical audit and research.

To deliver and disseminate information utilising effective presentation skills.

Contribute to the regular review and development of evidence based patient and carer information.

To contribute to developmental research portfolio in keeping with Good Clinical practice standards maintain up to date Good Clinical Practice training.

To ensure regular annual review of job and with Matron/Operational Business manager to ensure optimal delivery on clinical service.

Previous experience of managing a team and taking responsibility for the care provided to patients.

A thorough understanding of clinical audit and communication skills to feedback results to multidisciplinary teams.

Excellent communication skills when liaising with patients and colleagues.

Excellent time management and co-ordination skills.

To contribute to developmental research portfolio in keeping with Good Clinical practice standards maintain up to date Good Clinical Practice training.

SECTION 3 - EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Undertaking the physical review and assessment of patients in a clinical environment. This includes treatment and diagnosing a variety of Rheumatology conditions.

To review and update patient records using both hard copies and electronic inputting.

Frequent requirement to concentrate during clinical activity.

Occasional requirement to break news to patients regarding diagnoses.

Combination of sitting, walking, standing and manual handling.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Nursing or relevant experience
• Registered Nurse and NMC registration (including revalidation)
• Non-Medical prescriber course
• Relevant joint injection qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous and current clinical, professional and personal development

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Proven experience of management of a caseload of patients in a Rheumatology service in an outpatient setting
• Cannulation, venipuncture
• IV and IM medication administration
• IT skills (Such as Microsoft Word)
• Ability to Plan and Organise Own Workload
• Thorough understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communications Skills

Desirable

• Proven experience of clinical audit

OTHER FACTORS

Essential

• 1.Flexibility
• 2.Patient Centred approach
• 3.Courteous and professional attitude
• 4.Fitness to undertake the duties of the post
• 4.Fitness to undertake the duties of the post
• 6.Committed to personal / professional development
• 7.Commitment to the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• 8.Ability to travel to Primary Care clinics

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL7 9RW

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