Registered Nurse - Rheumatology

Job overview

We are currently looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, forward-thinking nurse to join our rheumatology nursing team.  You will be part of the small team within the Rheumatology Day Unit, providing a high standard of care to our patients, providing intravenous biologic therapies and other treatments to manage patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.  Cannulation, venepuncture and rheumatology experience are desirable but not essential as training can be provided.

Post-preceptorship experience is essential for this position.

Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP

Main duties of the job

You will gain experience on the Day Case Unit as part of a small team administering IV biologic therapies to our patients and be engaged in the administration of treatments for osteoporosis and other rheumatology conditions.

The day unit would offer you a broad range of experience in caring for rheumatology patients  requiring:-

Specialist IV medications including cytotoxics

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Supporting patients and families through treatment

You will be required to assess patients before, during, and after treatments, remaining vigilant to identify and manage any infusion-related reactions in accordance with local guidelines.

You will maintain accurate, contemporaneous nursing records and ensure informed consent prior to starting treatment

You will need to be a good communicator, show compassion and empathy and work as part of a team demonstrating at all times the Trusts  values and behaviours.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team including situations where difficulties in comprehension occur.
• Manage a case load of patients within the RDU ensuring adherence to clinical, local and national guidelines.
• Assess patients' suitability for treatment and inform patients of decision and be able to explain reasoning behind the decision.
• Be able, with training where required, to carry out cannulation, venepuncture and safe administration of specialist IV therapies.
• Provide a safe environment for patients to receive their IV          biologic/immunotherapy/cytotoxic therapy and other treatments for patients with rheumatology conditions such as osteoporosis
• Support a patient centred approach to care which encourages participation of patients and their carers.
• Be a good communicator, work as part of a team and demonstrate at all times Trust values
• Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards

For further details please see the attached job description.