Rheumatology Nurse specialist

Job summary

An Exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology Department at the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, based at Musgrove Park & Yeovil District Hospital sites for two enthusiastic highly motivated nurses to join an evolving teamThe role requires working within the outpatient clinic setting across Somerset with patients on disease modifying drugs biologic therapies under the care of the Rheumatology DepartmentAs a registered nurse the applicant will be responsible for supporting the lead nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team ensuring that our service users needs are met through the delivery of high quality careThe successful applicant will demonstrate high standards of work at all times, be self motivated and efficient, good communication skills with a team approach but also demonstrate the ability to work independently in all aspects of patient careAs a fully integrated trust we can offer a collaborative approach to your career with us there is an opportunity to rotate across all sites and directorates to ensure your skills and knowledge are as broad as they possible can beIndividuals should be willing to develop further any specialised skills and knowledge relating to the specialist areaDevelopment and training within this role will be offered and prioritised

Please demonstrate in your Supporting Information your interest in Rheumatology

Main duties of the job

Independently run nurse led clinics initiating and following up patients on rheumatology treatmentSupporting patients to understand their diagnosis and treatment options and promoting self managementDevelop practical skills to perform recognised Rheumatology assessmentsAnalysing and interpreting investigation to ensure patient safety on initiation of treatments and on going management

Supporting medical and nursing rheumatology colleagues to monitor and manage disease drugs and blood monitoringSupport ongoing management of patient care via a daily telephone advice line available to patients under the care of the rheumatology department

Participate in prescription management to enable patients to receive their treatment in a timely mannerHave excellent communication skillsHave excellent time management skillsTeam working with doctors nursing and admin staff is essential to ensure an excellent patient experience of Rheumatology

Contribute to the delivery of the rheumatology nursing service including being involved in service development and audit

Experienced Band 6 Rheumatology Nurses will provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department in the absence of senior members

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!