Clinical Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Band 7 clinical rheumatology specialist nurse. The successful candidate will deliver expert patient care, manage complex rheumatology conditions, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Candidates should have strong skills in independent prescribing and joint injections, and a commitment to enhancing quality care for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex inflammatory autoimmune conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to improving patient care quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients with rheumatological conditions.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage discrete aspects of patient care.

Skills

Independent nurse prescribing

Intra-articular joint injections

Rheumatology specialty knowledge

Patient care management

Education

Postgraduate experience in Rheumatology

Job description

Overview

The Rheumatology Service care for patients across East Kent with inflammatory autoimmune conditions. There are approximately 200 conditions in our speciality and are often long term, complex and challenging to diagnose and treat.

We are on an exciting journey to develop and grow our team offering a Band 7 clinical rheumatology specialist nurse position. The experienced practitioner will work competently at an enhanced practice level including independent nurse prescribing and intra-articular joint injections, providing care aligned to the four pillars of practice. It is envisaged that 80% of this role will be spent in the clinical area, as part of an agreed job plan. You will have the opportunity to advance, in line with your personal development plans.

The post holder will work at an enhanced level of practice utilising highly developed postgraduate experience, knowledge and skills in Rheumatology specialty. They will manage discrete aspects of a patient\'s care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, within their current level of practice and patient group, aligned to the four pillars of practice and aligned to Trust policy, \'Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Level Practice- Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).\'

The postholder will contribute to nursing practice to improve the quality of care to patients.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is \'great healthcare from great people\'. Everything we do is guided by our values: \'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference\'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called \'We care\'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We\'re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

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