Rheumatology Clinical Specialist Nurse Band 6

Working Part Time: 22.5 Hours Per Week (hours to be discussed at interview) An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology team. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, forward thinking and experienced Specialist Nurse. Experience of working within Rheumatology, medicine and/or orthopedics who would like to join our highly professional, small friendly and committed multi-disciplinary team. You will be working within a senior nurse team alongside consultants, specialist registrars and the Multi-disciplinary Team. We would be happy to consider applications from Nurses who are looking to develop in Rheumatology and would consider appointing to a Band 5 post under the Annex 21 agreement, with training provided to work towards a Band 6 within a set time period. Candidates are strongly advised to contact the department to learn more about the job role and meet the team - please contact Wendy Davies on 01244 363772 to arrange a meeting or phone call.Main duties of the jobRheumatology is an advancing specialty there have been major developments in treating rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis in recent years. This has led to an increase in service demand. The role will support the current Rheumatology Nurse Specialist team to provide patient education and support, drug monitoring, advice line support and patient assessment. You will be supported in utilising your existing skills whilst developing the skills and competencies which are required for you to work within rheumatology to offer safe, quality experiences to patients. In addition we actively promote the Compassion in practice core elements (6C's). Rheumatology is a research active department and is involved in undertaking research in order to improve patient care.About usThe Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000. The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/#####, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is 23 (standard) or 43 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 13 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
RN/RSCN Diploma or equivalent Degree or working towards Post-registration qualification or evidence of further study Teaching and assessing qualification 998/997 mentorship or equivalent
Desirable
Management qualification or equivalent
ExperienceEssential
Specialty knowledge and experience
Desirable
Clinical Nurse Specialist mentorship and developement
Employer detailsEmployer nameCountess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Countess of Chester Liverpool Road Chester CH2 1ULAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 210#####4-270
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