Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable., The DMARD nurse is a band 5 role within this team and will be based in Neath Port Talbot. Their role is to be responsible for the monitoring of the Rheumatology patients who are receiving Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (D.M.A.R.D.s).
The nurse will be responsible for blood monitoring, to do this they will send out of relevant blood forms and monitor and interpret results within departmental protocols. They will work closely with the rheumatology consultant team escalating any concerns to them. Once bloods are monitored the right person will need to employ excellent time management skills to liaise with the team and to ensure the timely provision of prescriptions for patients.
The nurse will need to be digitally literate and be confident in using a variety of digital systems to look up and record blood results and patient communications and prescriptions supplied, n.b. you do not need to be a nurse prescriber for this role, and full training on the systems required for use will be given.
Once a patient is established on DMARDs the nurse will ensure the smooth transition from secondary to primary care, liaising with GPs and other community services., The right candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively via the telephone with patients and other family members. They should be able to establish a good rapport with patients and work well within a multi-disciplinary team which includes nurses, clinical nurse specialists, doctors, pharmacists, secretaries, and administrative staff.
As the DMARD nurse you will be expected to develop a comprehensive knowledge base of DMARD medications including reactions and common side effects. There may also be opportunities to support other areas in rheumatology such as the biological service with blood monitoring.
The DMARD nurse will also be expected to assist in audit processes.
This is a unique role and we encourage informal conversations with the nursing team so that you can fully understand the role and its scope., Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English., We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
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We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further., Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.