Job summary
Part Time-30 hors per week
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Nurse with-in the Speciality of Rheumatology.
Based in the out-patient department Sunderland Royal, the Rheumatology unit can be exceptional busy, with
clinics held every day. This post may require cross site and off site working to meet service demands.
We are looking for a Rheumatology Specialist Nurse who is caring and can cope with a demanding job to jointhe existing team of dedicated professionals within the unit.
We comprise of a team of 7 consultants, 5 specialist nurses, 6 HCAs, 2 specialist physiotherapists, 1 specialistpharmacist and a specialist occupational therapist.
Main duties of the job
Rheumatology is an advancing specialty; there have been major developments in treating rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis in recent years. This has led to an increase in service demand.
The role will support the current Rheumatology Nurse Specialist team to provide patient education and support, drug monitoring, advice line support and patient assessment.
You will be supported in utilising your existing skills whilst developing the skills and competencies which are required for you to work within rheumatology to offer safe, quality experiences to patients. Using the RCN rheumatology nurse framework the candidate will ensure that each aspect of this framework is acknowledged.
Rheumatology is a research active department and is involved in undertaking research in order to improve patient care. Nurse led clinics will be a major part of the new candidates role once training period is successful and ensuring patient satisfaction is key therefore good communication and listening skills are essential.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care,guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carersand health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The specialist nurse will:
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of linemanager/Matron.
Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere ofpractice.
Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designatedgroup of patients under the direction of the line manager/Matron.
Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through theuse of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, andcontribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within theTrust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron.
Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialistarea are met.
Manage and lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key rolein optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge andpreventing avoidable hospital admissions.
Support and undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
Comply with the Trust s vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care,guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carersand health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The specialist nurse will:
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of linemanager/Matron.
Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere ofpractice.
Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designatedgroup of patients under the direction of the line manager/Matron.
Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through theuse of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, andcontribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within theTrust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron.
Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialistarea are met.
Manage and lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key rolein optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge andpreventing avoidable hospital admissions.
Support and undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
Comply with the Trust s vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Current Rheumatology experience.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete within 12 months are staring in post.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Current Rheumatology experience.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete within 12 months are staring in post.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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