Rheumatology Nurse

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rheumatology Nurse role at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust involves working with Specialist Rheumatology Nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals with rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions. The role supports patients to manage their condition physically, emotionally and socially, aiming for the best possible outcomes.

Based at Kitson Hall, Torbay Hospital, the position is mainly office-based but requires working across TSDFT hospitals;

Responsibilities

• Follow induction and training.
• Organise and action patients' test results.
• Recognise and action management plans for abnormal results for patients on DMARDs using Trust IT systems.
• Answer patient queries to the Rheumatology helpline by email and telephone.
• Participate in education presentations for patients and staff.
• Manage all aspects of rheumatology conditions.
• Continue to develop through CPD and undertake mandatory training.
• Work between TSDFT hospitals; mainly office-based position.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rheumatology Nurse to join our dedicated and friendly team. In this rewarding role, you will work alongside our Specialist Rheumatology Nurses to provide high-quality care and support to patients with rheumatological conditions and musculoskeletal disorders. You will play a key role in helping patients manage their condition, addressing their physical, emotional and social needs, and supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse who is passionate about delivering patient-centred care and making a positive difference to the lives of people living with long-term conditions.,

• Following induction and training.
• Action and organise patients test results.
• Recognise and action management plans for abnormal blood results in relation to monitoring patients on disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs using the Trust IT systems.
• Answering patient queries to the Rheumatology telephone helpline via email and telephone.
• Participate in education presentations for patients and staff.
• Management of all aspects of rheumatology conditions.
• Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training., The Rheumatology Specialist Nursing team is based in Kitson Hall, Torbay Hospital. This friendly team work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, and the wider MDT, to provide an effective and responsive Monday to Friday service, delivering nurse led clinics to patients with all types of rheumatology conditions. This is a mainly office based position, however you will be expected to work between TSDFT hospitals.