Rheumatology Nurse Specialist/Rheumatology Specialist Practitioner

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Luton seeks a motivated nurse/practitioner for the Rheumatology Department. The successful candidate will manage nurse-led clinics, support patients' understanding of their treatment, and ensure patient safety. Ideal for individuals willing to develop specialized skills in a friendly, high-performing team committed to excellent patient care.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse/practitioner with the ability to work independently.
• Experience in rheumatology treatments and disease management.
• Willingness to develop specialized skills in the area.

Responsibilities

• Independently run nurse led clinics initiating and following up patients.
• Support patients in understanding their diagnosis and treatment options.
• Analyze and interpret investigations to ensure patient safety.
• Participate in prescription management for timely treatment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Team working

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology Department at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital site for an enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse/practitioner to join an evolving team. As a registered nurse/practitioner, the applicant will be responsible for supporting the lead nurse in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. The successful applicant will demonstrate high standards of work at all times, be self motivated and efficient, and demonstrate the ability to work independently in all aspects of patient care. The role requires working within the outpatients clinic setting with patients on disease modifying drugs, biologic therapies and osteoporosis medication under the care of the Rheumatology Department. Individuals should be willing to develop further any specialised skills and knowledge relating to the specialist area.,

• Independently run nurse led clinics initiating and following up patients on rheumatology treatment
• Supporting patients to understand their diagnosis and treatment options and promoting self management
• Analysing and interpreting investigation to ensure patient safety on initiation of treatments and on-going management
• Supporting medical and nursing rheumatology colleagues to monitor and manage disease, drugs and blood monitoring
• Support ongoing management of patient care via a daily telephone advice line available to patients under the care of the rheumatology department
• Participate in prescription management to enable patients to receive their treatment in a timely manner
  
  Have excellent communication skills
• Have excellent time management skills
• Team working with doctors, nursing and admin staff is essential to ensure a excellent patient experience of Rheumatology
• Contribute in the delivery of the rheumatology nursing service including being involved in service development and audit
  
  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.