East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Rheumatology Biologics Specialist Nurse Conquest Hospital - Cross Site
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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse in Rheumatology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Rheumatology Team, working across site as a Specialist Nurse alongside the Rheumatology Consultants and lead Nurse Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' Rheumatological conditions including eligibility for DMARD and Biologic treatments to control their inflammatory arthritis.
- Monitor the efficacy of ongoing treatments.
- Ensure that blood monitoring is carried out in a timely manner to ensure treatment is not interrupted.
- Provide a liaison between outpatient clinics, day unit therapy, external homecare providers, and primary care ensuring continuity of care for patients undergoing biologics therapy.
Requirements
- Dynamic and forward-thinking RGN with some experience of managing a specialised service to patients with inflammatory arthritic conditions.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Education to degree level and evidence of continuing professional practice.
- Experience of the complexities of rheumatological conditions would be an advantage.
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Benefits
- Excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development.
- Training and opportunities to broaden your experience will be available as appropriate.
- There may also be the opportunity for involvement in clinical research.
- A wide range of staff benefits including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.
- Access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
- Onsite parking available from only £50 a year.
Application
To undertake assessment and monitoring for patients receiving biologic therapy, acting as a source of expertise and knowledge through the provision of education and support.
About the Trust
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Contact Information
For further details or informal visits contact:
- Name: Andrea Hall
- Job title: Rheumatology Lead Specialist Nurse
- Email address: andrea.hall13@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07773115993
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