Rheumatology Nurse Specialist / Specialist Practitioner (Secondment)

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Luton is seeking a motivated nurse/practitioner to join the Rheumatology Department. The successful candidate will independently run clinics, support patients in their treatment journey, and collaborate with medical staff. A commitment to high standards of care and a willingness to develop specialized knowledge are essential. This role offers opportunities for training and career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to training and development programs

Supportive team environment

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Registered nurse/practitioner with high standards of work.
• Ability to support patients on disease modifying drugs.
• Willingness to develop specialized skills in rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Independently run nurse-led clinics for rheumatology treatment.
• Support patients in understanding their diagnosis and treatment options.
• Manage patient care via a daily telephone advice line.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Ability to work independently

Team working with doctors and nursing staff

Job description

Overview

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 an excellent patient experience of Rheumatology
• Contribute to 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.