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.

Main duties of the job

The CNS will be able to direct and support staff in their clinical roles to promote a service which prevent unnecessary or unscheduled hospital admissions. They will also be responsible for all aspects of the leadership, development and management of the rheumatology nurses.

They will be managing the rheumatology service remote monitoring (DAWN), telephone and face to face clinic.

They will initiate patient education, training and telephone advice.

They will be proactive in promoting a positive image of Rheumatology department working closely with the organisation, integrated teams, key stakeholders and partners. They will promote a service which works within local and national directives.

About us

We are one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country - serving a population of more than 500,000 people - and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for West Berkshire.

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, play, and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

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

Our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RBH

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

RBH

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

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