Job summary
The post holder will work and develop further at an enhanced level of practice utilising post graduate experience, knowledge and skills in Rheumatology specialty. They will manage discrete aspects of a patient's care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, within their scope of practice, aligned to the four pillars of practice and aligned to Trust policy, 'Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Level Practice- Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs),' contributing to nursing/midwifery/AHP practice which improves the quality of care to patients.
This will be characterised by:
o Clinical Practice
o Leadership
o Facilitating Learning
o Evidence, Research and Development
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice
Provide advice and support to Nurses/ and multi-disciplinary colleagues within Rheumatology specialty.
Deliver patient centred care including; assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of appropriate clinical interventions within a speciality and generic caseload.
Utilise appropriate models of care delivery, innovation and clinical effectiveness tools, ensuring data collection of clinical activity to support analysis of clinical and patient outcome measures.
Support complex patient pathways and liaise with multi-disciplinary colleagues and external agencies to ensure patient focused approach for the Rheumatology pathway to ensure the delivery of equitable care.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
Provide credible role modelling and compassionate leadership to nurses at all times.
Work collaboratively to support delivery of nursing ambitions.
Actively involve others in communications between patients, their families and multi-disciplinary colleagues, supporting excellent communication at all times.
Work collaboratively with patient forums and multi-disciplinary colleagues to support practice and service development, meeting the needs of the local population.
Be actively involved in monitoring standards of care and act on feedback from patients, their families and carers.
Facilitating Learning
Works collaboratively within the Nursing/ team and other multi-disciplinary colleagues within the Rheumatology service to deliver pre and post registration education and training.
Support an environment for all students and learners is one of enquiry and positive opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and competency throughout all levels of development.
Teach and advise patients and their families/carers how to manage their condition and support the MDT in patient focused education.
Provide advice within Rheumatology nursing/practice.
Participate in the A Equip supervision model aligned to Trust supervision policies utilising restorative practice as a tool for reflective learning and mentoring.
Maintain personal and professional development, maintaining and continually developing clinical skills to provide high quality care aligned to Trust policies, NMC guidelines and revalidation requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
Provide credible role modelling and compassionate leadership to nurses at all times.
Work collaboratively to support delivery of nursing ambitions.
Actively involve others in communications between patients, their families and multi-disciplinary colleagues, supporting excellent communication at all times.
Work collaboratively with patient forums and multi-disciplinary colleagues to support practice and service development, meeting the needs of the local population.
Be actively involved in monitoring standards of care and act on feedback from patients, their families and carers.
Facilitating Learning
Works collaboratively within the Nursing/ team and other multi-disciplinary colleagues within the Rheumatology service to deliver pre and post registration education and training.
Support an environment for all students and learners is one of enquiry and positive opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and competency throughout all levels of development.
Teach and advise patients and their families/carers how to manage their condition and support the MDT in patient focused education.
Provide advice within Rheumatology nursing/practice.
Participate in the A Equip supervision model aligned to Trust supervision policies utilising restorative practice as a tool for reflective learning and mentoring.
Maintain personal and professional development, maintaining and continually developing clinical skills to provide high quality care aligned to Trust policies, NMC guidelines and revalidation requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration (At least 3 years
- Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within Rheumatology specialty
Desirable
- Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997 , or equivalent
- Member of relevant royal college, professional society
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate healthcare experience, across a range of clinical specialties.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within Rheumatology specialty aligned to the four pillars of practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role
Desirable
- Teaching and facilitation skills
- Experience of nurse led services
- Telephone assessment and consultation skills
- Competence in IV infusion administration
Governance
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT
- Awareness of quality governance, clinical effectiveness patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement.
Desirable
- Clinical Audit skills and experience relevant to role
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team to achieving goals and motivate others
- Ability to work independently, under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care
- Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact
Desirable
- Is able to demonstrate patient focused approach
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to equity and diversity Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
- Upholds and role models the Trust values
- Hold a clean full UK driving licence to travel to community clinics and across Trust sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration (At least 3 years
- Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within Rheumatology specialty
Desirable
- Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997 , or equivalent
- Member of relevant royal college, professional society
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate healthcare experience, across a range of clinical specialties.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within Rheumatology specialty aligned to the four pillars of practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role
Desirable
- Teaching and facilitation skills
- Experience of nurse led services
- Telephone assessment and consultation skills
- Competence in IV infusion administration
Governance
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT
- Awareness of quality governance, clinical effectiveness patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement.
Desirable
- Clinical Audit skills and experience relevant to role
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team to achieving goals and motivate others
- Ability to work independently, under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care
- Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact
Desirable
- Is able to demonstrate patient focused approach
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to equity and diversity Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
- Upholds and role models the Trust values
- Hold a clean full UK driving licence to travel to community clinics and across Trust sites.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
