We are seeking a forward-thinking motivated person to take on the role of Rheumatology Nurse Specialist in Biologic Therapy and Connective Tissue Disease. You will be based at Eastbourne District General Hospital, working cross-site in the Conquest Hospital Hastings and undertaking clinics in the Community.
The post holder will contribute to nursing developments within Rheumatology at both local and network level. This post offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the patients with Rheumatic conditions, their relatives, and carers. The successful applicant must have experience in the management of patients with inflammatory arthritis and be passionate about development and improving the patient experience. The candidate must be an outstanding communicator, can demonstrate first-rate organisational and multi-tasking skills alongside strong clinical skills.
Key aspects of the role include:
1. Ensuring that patients with Rheumatic conditions receive the highest standard of care from diagnosis onwards with an emphasis on providing expert advice and support to patients and carers, including psychological support.
2. Managing and advising on the treatment.
3. Providing professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the specialty.
4. Providing nursing and medical educational training, support, and care within the Trust and externally.
5. Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team in respect of audit/research in patients with Rheumatology nurse-led clinics.
Main duties of the job:
The post holder is responsible for providing expert professional clinical leadership in the nursing management of patients with Rheumatic conditions. The primary function of the role is the assessment, management, and co-ordination of the plan of care for patients with Rheumatic conditions under the care of the Consultant Rheumatologists through the effective and efficient use of resources.
The post holder will also act as a point of contact for patients and carers of patients by providing information, advice, education, and support, working collaboratively and in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.
Take the lead in collaboration with Consultant Rheumatologists, in the formulation of policies and protocols, which will encourage a unified approach to Rheumatology, across the interface between primary and secondary care.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.
We provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by over 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020, the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once-in-a-lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
* Qualified RGN on Part 1 of NMC Register
* Post-qualification courses / training relevant to specialist nursing
* Teaching & Assessing Module
* Evidence of ongoing specialist clinical education and experience relevant to Rheumatology
* Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
* Significant recent experience in the specialist care of rheumatology patients
* Evidence of enhanced clinical skills in specialist field
* Proven experience in a senior role B6 or above.
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
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