Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract Permanent
Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week (over 3 days)
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Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Torbay Hospital
Town Torquay
Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 30/01/2025 23:59
Rheumatology Lead Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
The Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide leadership to all staff and manage available resources for the provision of care to our patients. They will provide specialist clinical advice regarding the service and treatment provided, being up to date with all the latest protocols and NICE guidelines involving Rheumatological diseases.
The Lead Nurse will lead by example and empower staff in their personal and professional development. They will encourage the nurses to undertake a greater range of clinical skills to improve patient care and accessibility to the team.
They will liaise with all the multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively and professionally. They will be able to work autonomously, independently manage the nurses' off duties, annual leave, and sickness reviews.
Main duties of the job
* Hold regular nurse meetings to discuss any new changes in drugs or new procedures within the rheumatology department, maintaining a good working environment for high standards of patient care.
* Provide regular audits to improve the patient journey, being adaptable and forward-thinking as changes occur quickly in Rheumatology. Attend face-to-face clinics and hold educational meetings.
Having a career that is personally rewarding is great. Joining Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust can provide you with a job that offers personal fulfilment, job security, and flexibility. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
We have 6 consultants, 6 clinical nurse specialists, a medications unit, medical secretaries, and admin staff. We work closely with Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, podiatry, and Pharmacy. The role presents the opportunity to make the patient journey run smoother and faster.
Rheumatology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of long-term rheumatological diseases, which can be complex in nature. We treat these conditions with DMARDs and Biologic medications, which need careful monitoring to ensure patient safety.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability for the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person specification
Experience
* Experience in Rheumatology
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, and we are proud of our investment in our staff in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy that includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text, and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity, and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient, or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support, you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum, which has representatives from all protected groups.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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