Rheumatology Nurse Specialist/Rheumatology Specialist Practitioner

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 for a 6 month secondment opportunity.

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.

Please demonstrate in your supporting information your interest in Rheumatology.

Please ensure you speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Degree in nursing, relevant speciality or equivalent experience
• Able to evidence recent and continuing professional development relevant to recent area of work
• Current NMC or other relevant professional registration

Desirable

• Experience in working with patients with Rheumatological conditions

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations

Desirable

• Presentation skills or willingness to learn

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Has participated in research and audit
• Experience of mentoring others
• High standards of clinical performance in most recent area of work
• Registered nurse or healthcare professional (NMC/HCPC etc)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Rheumatology Practice
• Understanding of the specialist nursing role
• Evidence of teaching others

SKILLS

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Can effectively use computers and software such as Word/Excel
• Ability to work independently to manage workload

Desirable

• Can undertake small project work

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
• Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
• Works on own initiative
• Flexible

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Role model
• Innovative

About the employer

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 available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.