Job summary
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge whilst demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment, and management for patients with rheumatological conditions. The individual will monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audits, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership, e.g. nurse-led Early Arthritis Clinics. The individual will actively contribute to the clinical governance processes within the service, working within NICE guidelines for anti-TNF/JAK-inhibitor Biologic therapy clinics.
The successful candidate will be required to work at NMGH, However initial training for the position will take place at ORC
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team of rheumatology nurses and clinical support workers ensuring communication is exceptional at all times
Ensuring the nursing advice line is a priority throughout the working day, responding to and triaging phone calls in a timely and professional manner
Working alongside the rheumatology MDT and providing collaborative patient care
Nurse led clinics will be 50% of the new candidates role once training period is successful
Recognising opportunities for quality improvement and assisting the senior rheumatology nurse in the implementation and audit of these ideas
Ensuring the department is organised, clean and tidy assisting the clinical support workers to set up and clean down after clinic
Using the RCN rheumatology nurse framework the candidate will ensure that each aspect of this framework is acknowledged
There may be the opportunity to learn how to administer soft tissue and joint injections as part of the role
Ensuring patient satisfaction is key - good communication and listening skills are pertinent.
Using the computer daily is part of the role, having good IT skills is important especially with the role out of our new electronic patient record "The HIVE" in September 2022
Recognising the wider MDT and awareness of staff wellbeing and the importance of this.
Supporting our student nurses to become an exceptional future nursing workforce to be proud of.
The successful candidate will be required to work at NMGH
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Educational
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification
- Teaching Qualification
Desirable
- Educated to 1st Degree Level
- Rheumatology Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant exposure to chronic disease management
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development to a specialist level
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of supervision of qualified staff, students and nursing assistants
Desirable
- Experience caring for patients with rheumatalogical conditions
- Evidence of involvement in governance activities
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a wide reaching multidisciplinary team
- Able to work autonomously with ability to seek guidance appropriately with individuals or in a group setting
- Effective written communication skills e.g. clinical records, reports to other health care professionals and external agencies
Desirable
- NMP qualification
- Joint injection qualification
Person Specification
Educational
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification
- Teaching Qualification
Desirable
- Educated to 1st Degree Level
- Rheumatology Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant exposure to chronic disease management
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development to a specialist level
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of supervision of qualified staff, students and nursing assistants
Desirable
- Experience caring for patients with rheumatalogical conditions
- Evidence of involvement in governance activities
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a wide reaching multidisciplinary team
- Able to work autonomously with ability to seek guidance appropriately with individuals or in a group setting
- Effective written communication skills e.g. clinical records, reports to other health care professionals and external agencies
Desirable
- NMP qualification
- Joint injection qualification
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).
