Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

Job summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

The Rheumatology Team have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team working to improve the safety, experience and outcomes for patients in Royal Berkshire Hospital. This post offers the opportunity to have a real impact on the independence and confidence in patients in Royal Berkshire. A passion for admission prevention is a must for this position.

We are looking for:

An individual who is confident in teaching colleagues/patients. Sharing knowledge with patient's and colleagues is an important part of the job, so confidence and good interpersonal skills are key.

Someone who is interested in continuing their learning and willing to work towards History taking and Prescribing. A candidate who is committed to staying up to date on research/guidelines.

A candidate who has a high standard of spoken and written English. Experience in working with audits and research would be desirable.

Experience in Biologic/Dawn Monitoring is desirable but training will be provided to the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is a skilled practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient-focused care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the Rheumatology patient.

The post-holder is able to exercise clinical judgement and decision making about patient needs in terms of long-term goals and plans.

To follow Departmental, Trust and BSR Protocols and Guideline, including conducting related investigations, data collection, research and audit.

Provide Rheumatology specific education to staff, patients and their families/carers.

The post holder ensures the smooth running of the Rheumatology service in the absence of Senior Nurses and provides clinical and managerial leadership support to the team.

Support the development of specialist strategies, policies and plans to build capacity and resilience within and across the Trust, in line with Trust wide strategy.

The post holder will also work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist and Homecare to support robust monitoring of the patient condition and act accordingly to the specialty instructions and SOPs.

The post-holder works with clinicians, care group leaders and administrators to set and deliver the strategic vision of the services.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.

Our values:

• Compassionate
• Aspirational
• Resourceful
• Excellent

The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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