Registered Nurse - Rheumatology Day Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Rheumatology team based in Nevill Hall Hospital. If you are a highly motivated, dynamic individual with excellent caring and communication skills, we would welcome your application.
To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care in connection with the Rheumatology day case service.
To contribute to the smooth running of the Rheumatology day units at NHH and YYF, through acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities.
To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
Main duties of the job
To work closely with, and assist, the Nurse Specialist in the running of the Rheumatology day case units, including the assessment and monitoring of patients receiving rheumatology, Biologic, and Osteoporosis therapies. Assist the Nurse Specialist in the development of a nurse-led service to assess and monitor patients suitable for rheumatology, Biologic, and Osteoporosis therapies. Work particularly closely with the nursing and medical staff of wards with rheumatology in-patients to provide an integrated service for Rheumatology patients. To assist in developing an environment which supports the value of nursing care. To take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care within Rheumatology. Educate patients and/or carers to administer subcutaneous injections. To be committed to and take responsibility for the quality of care delivered. To liaise and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of patient care during an episode of care. To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow, and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary, and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Knowledge
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Experience
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Education
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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.
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