Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist - INTERNAL
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Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
An opportunity currently exists within the Gwent Rheumatology Directorate for a committed and skilled individual to join their exceptional team. We have a full time and part time post available. The applicant will complete the Multi-Disciplinary Team working in conjunction with the other Rheumatology Nurse Specialists and Consultant Rheumatologists throughout Gwent.
Purpose:
To assist with the smooth running of the Rheumatology Day Units at Nevill Hall and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospitals through acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities.
To assist with the management of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, developing nursing practice in the management of rheumatology conditions.
To autonomously assess and appropriately manage rheumatology patients.
To monitor patients receiving rheumatology interventions in order to minimise and effectively manage associated side effects.
To assist with the responsibility for the provision of specialist education for patients, carers and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
To support the manager of the rheumatology team.
To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
Main duties of the job
This position provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of patients affected with rheumatological conditions. The successful candidate will treat patients on an outpatient basis and in-patient basis.
The main purpose of this role is to provide advice, support and education to patients, carers and health professionals involved in the care of rheumatological patients. The Nurse Specialist is responsible for ensuring that patients with rheumatological conditions are provided with an effective, efficient and appropriate high quality of care
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Experience
- Experience in Rheumatology Nursing
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation
Experience
- Significant experience in Rheumatology nursing
Desirable criteria
- Masters or willing to work towards
Skills
- Excellent communication
Desirable criteria
- Verbal and written