Rheumatology Specialist Nurse
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Band 6Rheumatology Specialist NursePart time 20 hours per weekPermanent contract
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust wish to recruit a part time Band 6 Rheumatology specialist nurse to complement the existing team. The post holder will work as an expert practitioner in Rheumatology Nursing, working at an agreed level with the responsibility for a patient case load. Whilst working autonomously the post holder will be expected to work together with Consultants and Nursing colleagues to support integrated pathways for the service. The post holder will also work independently in Primary Care Clinics.The post holder will ensure that evidence based practice in inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area as appropriate. The post holder will support the delivery of excellent patient care and experience and the delivery of departmental and Trust objectives. The post holder will ensure that theRheumatology Service continues to work in a safe, clinically effective and patient focused manner.The post holder is expected to always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
To provide and receive routine information to Consultants, Senior Managers and Nursing colleagues relating to Rheumatology. This role will also work alongside and liaise with local GP's for Rheumatology.
To work alongside both internal and external colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of the Rheumatology service.
To plan/organize and maintain a caseload of patients - Including the screening, treatment and education of patients through nurse lead clinics and helpline.
To work to the level of a Specialist Nurse Practitioner providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with Rheumatological problems.To carry out specific procures, such as the Joint Injection Clinic, within the nurse-led service.
Undertake Primary Care sessions as an independent Nurse Practitioner.To work collaboratively with colleagues, both nursing and medical, in Paediatrics, Dietetics and Psychology in the treatment of paediatric patients.
To administer appropriate medications using the Trust's Policy & procedures.
To act as a patient advocate on a regular basis.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Date posted
03 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
245-NAM6RHEU-07-24-A
Job locations
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton under Lyne
OL7 9RW
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton under Lyne
OL7 9RW
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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