Staff Nurse - Rheumatology
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £29,970.00 i £36,483.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £29970.00 - £36483.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | St Helens, WA9 3DA |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9409-25-0535 |
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KEY DUTIES Develop and extend scope of professional practice to include venepuncture, cannulation and the administration of rheumatological therapies in line with NMC, National and Trust policies. To undertake the day to day running of the day unit clinics including logistics, admissions and discharge, arranging appointments for treatments, infusions or education. To collect data required for the British Society of Rheumatology Register for these therapies. To co-ordinate the prescribing of these therapies, including requests for repeat prescriptions. Education of patients and carers To assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health education MDT programmes for patients and carers with rheumatological conditions. To empower patients with rheumatological conditions to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and wellbeing through one-to-one contacts and MDT education programmes by facilitating improved knowledge on disease management, medication and its effects on daily living. DMARD therapy To be a point of referral for patients commencing on disease modifying drug therapy, including education, consent, monitoring requirements. To prevent adverse effects on health and wellbeing through education and monitoring of patients on DMARD therapy. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Service Development & delivery Administration of intravenous, Intramuscular and subcutaneous treatments To be involved in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of rheumatology service. To ensure all treatments are within national guidelines or evidence-based practice where available aiming to improve standards and minimise clinical risk To participate in working parties developing policy change within department which impacts on all service users Adhere to departmental policies in use of equipment including ensuring competence of others through training and supervision of practice Assist in the development of policies and procedures within the rheumatology service To act as a catalyst for change, reviewing service and clinical provision through audit/research, identifying areas for development and implementing change Professional Development To maintain own clinical professional development by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporating them as necessary into service delivery. To support junior staff with their professional development To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and personal development plan (PDP). To participate in the supervision scheme. To attend and contribute to local or national conferences in own field of expertise To be an active participant in enabling the department to maintain Customer Service Excellence status. To attend and take part in in-service training within the Rheumatology unit. To participate in the organisation and delivery of internal/external/national courses. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in charge. To keep patient records up to date on a day-to-day basis following any interaction with patients or relatives To ensure all unit documentation is completed. To assist with and carry out any input of data that is required for the departmental databases. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To assist with induction programmes, preceptorship and mentorship of new staff as appropriate. Completion of the trusts intravenous administration course To appropriately assist in the promotion of the learning environment. Participating in the supervision and assessment of Health Care Assistants, Student nurses and Cadets as appropriate. To participate in the in-service training programme, delivering presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in-house and externally, attending external courses and undertaking reflective practice. To be an active participant in enabling the department to maintain Customer Service Excellence status. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in meetings pertinent to the unit Establish and maintain good communication within the unit, Division, Trust and agencies outside the trust. To consistently use resources efficiently To be actively involved in risk management and clinical audit programmes. To ensure safe custody of patients property. To report all accidents, hazards, incidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and assist in investigation of them as required. Comply with Health and Safety Policies. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Maintain efficiency and minimise any waste. RESEARCH & AUDIT To participate in local audit/research projects relating to the use of Rheumatological therapies To collect data required for the British Society of Rheumatology Register for these therapies.