Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for part time or full time position, working with an experienced and committed team in a community Rheumatology setting.
Provide specialist care as part of a multi-disciplinary service, to patients with rheumatology conditions.
To work in the Rheumatology Infusion Suite administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
To cannulate patients and administer infusions including; biosimilar medications, iron, bisphosphonate infusions and any other medications required to treat this cohort of patients. Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to develop and maintain a standard of care in relation to this specialist patient group.
To assist in audit as required by the Department.
To identify objectives for personal development through Trust's individual performance review programme. To provide contemporaneous records and reports regarding patients' ongoing care and management including written reports to GP's of treatment changes.
To assist the Senior Nurses in implementing their role.To assist the Senior Nurses in providing a training program for student nurses.
Main duties of the job
To report to the Senior Nurses in the infusion suite. To assist the Senior Nurses and Clinical Team Lead in delivery expert care for our patients and in developing protocols and procedures in line with NICE and BSR Guidelines.
To act as a role model to student nurses and health care assistants.
Undertake appropriate clinical risk assessments to inform the Trust of any circumstances that contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff.
Contributes to the development and delivery of treatment programmes tailored to the needs of patients with established rheumatology conditions, underpinned by best practice and using a patient centred approach.
Together with the Senior Nurses work with secondary care services with regards to information provision to ensure a whole system approach to rheumatology management.
Participates in the development of and maintenance of mechanisms to audit the quality of care and effectiveness of treatment.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing,LGBTQIA+ and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing,LGBTQIA+ and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
see JD and PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing,LGBTQIA+ and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
see JD and PS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience of long term conditions
- Understanding of what Rheumatology is as a service and the patients we treat
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
- Competent IT skills and ability to utilise relevant data.
- Ability to make complex calculations of infusion doses.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of NMC guidelines.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Multi disciplinary Team working
Desirable
- Ability to practice phlebotomy and cannulation
- A willingness to learn and a passion for Rheumatology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience of long term conditions
- Understanding of what Rheumatology is as a service and the patients we treat
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
- Competent IT skills and ability to utilise relevant data.
- Ability to make complex calculations of infusion doses.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of NMC guidelines.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Multi disciplinary Team working
Desirable
- Ability to practice phlebotomy and cannulation
- A willingness to learn and a passion for Rheumatology.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
