Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Rheumatology Nurse to join our dedicated Multidisciplinary Rheumatology team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be based at the Nightingale Hospital.
You will be required to work as an active member of the Rheumatology MDT, which will include working at other community clinics.
The Rheumatology service currently runs multiple outpatient clinics and provides an extensive service to Rheumatology patients in the South West.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The successful postholder would ideally have Rheumatology experience and have a special interest in supporting and developing the Rheumatological Nursing service. The successful post holder will be able to run patient clinics independently, providing high quality evidence-based care. They will be expected to take responsibility for their own caseload/workload within the designated clinical areas and for the assessment and treatment of patients on a day-to-day basis, without direct guidance from the line manager.
You will be expected to work closely with all members of the MDT and to assist the Band 7 Rheumatology Nurse in service development.
We would be happy to consider a band 5 with a specific interest in rheumatology, who is happy to learn the discipline and work towards the band 6 role in a progression post. We will review academic qualifications on a case-by-case basis, but would expect at least 2 years post qualification experience in practice. Training and support will be offered and provided for all new starters.
Working Pattern: Between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 over 5 days
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Jill Moran, Clinical Nurse Manager/Rheumatology Nurse Specialist at jill.moran@nhs.net
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Person Specification
General Requirements
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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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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