Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology
Job Description
Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology
The Rheumatology Team have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team working to improve the safety, experience and outcomes for patients in Royal Berkshire Hospital. This post offers the opportunity to have a real impact on the independence and confidence in patients in Royal Berkshire. A passion for admission prevention is a must for this position.
We are looking for:
- An individual who is confident in teaching colleagues/patients. Sharing knowledge with patient's and colleagues is an important part of the job, so confidence and good interpersonal skills are key.
- Someone who is interested in continuing their learning and willing to work towards History taking and Prescribing. A candidate who is committed to staying up to date on research/guidelines.
- A candidate who has a high standard of spoken and written English. Experience in working with audits and research would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
The CNS will be able to direct and support staff in their clinical roles to promote a service which prevent unnecessary or unscheduled hospital admissions. They will also be responsible for all aspects of the leadership, development and management of the rheumatology nurses.
They will be managing the rheumatology service remote monitoring (DAWN), telephone and face to face clinic.
They will initiate patient education, training and telephone advice.
They will be proactive in promoting a positive image of Rheumatology department working closely with the organisation, integrated teams, key stakeholders and partners. They will promote a service which works within local and national directives.
About us
We are one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country - serving a population of more than 500,000 people - and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for West Berkshire.
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, play, and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role, please refer to the Job description and Person Specification attached.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/ Training:
Essential
- Registered Nurse at Degree level
- Evidence of recent clinical practice in specialist area/ evidence of recent appropriate experience.
- History taking/Nurse Prescribing Course/ Willingness to undertake
- Ability to present, train and demonstrate to large group.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients' care
Desirable
- Ability to deliver Minor Ops and systemic monitoring clinics
- Studied at Master level or demonstrate willingness to undertake
Experience:
Essential
- Experience in Biologic medication and blood monitoring
- Understand budgeting and procurement
- Experience in face to face and telephone patient consultation
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Significant post registration experience at Band 6 level
Desirable
- Understand costing, funding and Blue-teq
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and protocols
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to provide clear, complete, accurate, relevant, up-to date, timely and legible reports/letters in according to Record Management
- Ability to present evidence base research to group of clinicians
- Computer Literate and efficient
- Excellent telephone/consultation skill and manners
Desirable
- Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Excellent telephone/consultation skill and manners
Others
Essential
- Passed fit by Occupational Health
- Current UK Driver license
- Excellent record of attendance and time management
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RBH
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
