Rheumatology Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is offering an exciting opportunity for a developmental post in rheumatology. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess and implement care for patients. Welsh language skills are desirable, and the organization promotes equality and diversity in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience at band 5.
• Experience of working within an MDT.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate care programmes for rheumatology patients.
• Liaise with nursing and medical colleagues to ensure effective patient care.

Skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable to speak Welsh

Education

Other qualification specifically to specialty

Job description

Please note that for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-developed multidisciplinary team in the care of patients with rheumatological conditions.

This developmental post will provide the opportunity to work closely with the Rheumatology Nurse Specialists to develop Rheumatology specialist nursing skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for rheumatology patients.

The post holder will be required to liaise with nursing and medical colleagues and other members of the Multidisciplinary Health Care team to ensure the delivery of effective patient care. The post holder will be expected to work within the hospital and community setting as dictated by service needs.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales.

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.

Job responsibilities

A full Job description and Person Specification are attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

• Other qualification specifically to specialty
• Substantial experience at band 5
• Experience of working within an MDT

Knowledge

• Understanding of Quality/Clinical Governance

Other

• Ability to speak Welsh

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications in Welsh or English. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applications from under-represented groups.